Administrative Support Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organization efficiently. They schedule meetings and appointments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; conduct research, and disseminate information through various communication and distributed media. They may also handle travel and guest arrangements.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Support Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organization
efficiently. They schedule meetings and appointments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; conduct
research, and disseminate information through various communication and distributed media. They may also handle
travel and guest arrangements.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Administrative Support Assistant certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any term. Certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 20 semester credit hours for completion. The program generally takes 2 terms to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (20 Credit Hours)
| COLL 1010 | College & Career Success Skills | 3 |
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 1450 | Computer Applications for the Business Professional | 4 |
| BUSN 1460 | Keyboarding and Documentation Formatting | 4 |
| Guided Elective (6) | 6 |
Program Costs
Tuition: ($100 per credit hour) $2,000
Fees: ($385 per semester) $1,155
Books/Supplies: $275
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)