Term Effective: Fall 2010

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Description:

The Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement Program prepares the student to be a member of an organization's team. This program encompasses the integration of 21st Century workforce skills emphasizing communication, teamwork, project management, problem-solving, and systems development. A unique aspect of the program is the requirement of the online International Business Practices course, which prepares students to work for international/multinational companies.

Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. This certificate is the advanced level of the Administrative Assistant program. Students completing the Office Assistant Completion Certificate will have fulfilled a portion of the Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement. More information about the Business Office Technology programs can be found at the Business Office Technology website.

The Administrative Assistant Program includes an internship, which provides the student an opportunity to use their acquired skills in an office environment and gain experience in their profession before completing the program.

The role of office professionals (commonly known as receptionist, typist, and secretary) has changed due to the downsizing of companies, a decrease in middle managers, and increased use of technology. The administrative assistant has become an integral part of the organization's team with the responsibility to perform office skills, exercise initiative and judgment, train coworkers, use technology to manage the workload of others, think globally, and assume responsibility without direct supervision. Opportunities are available in private industry, non-profit organizations, and government offices. With experience and/or additional education, administrative assistants may be promoted to management positions.

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Notes:

BOT 99I should be taken in the final semester of the program.

CS 65.11A was BOT 73.10A, CS 65.11B was BOT 73.10B (Part of BOT/CIS to CS conversion. Curriculum Office 5/27/09)