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Term Effective:
Summer 2025
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.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
Description:
The Administrative Assistant Program is an academic Associate in Science degree program for students seeking employment in the administrative assistant fields. The curriculum integrates knowledge of office procedures based on actual job responsibilities.
The Administrative Assistant Professional major prepares the student to be a member of an organization’s business 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 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. Opportunities are available in private industry, non-profit organizations, and government offices. With experience and/or additional education, administrative office professionals may be promoted to management positions.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Compose and prepare business documents and correspondence demonstrating
appropriate communication techniques and integration of appropriate software and
other technology tools;
- apply time management, project management, records management, and
organizational skills to complete office tasks, projects, and operations;
- use critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal, and collaborative skills to
complete work independently or in a team in an ethical and professional manner;
- evaluate, analyze, and use appropriate technology to complete tasks and documents
productively and efficiently; and
- use integrated math computational skills to solve a variety of business applications
such as inventory, payroll, calculating interest, and budget monitoring.
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