Administrative Assistant I (CTADA)

Certificate

The Administrative Assistant I program prepares students for immediate employment in entry-level information processing, receptionist, and general office positions. Students will obtain skills in document formatting, electronic organization and collaboration, record management, and Internet communication and scheduling. It also gives students credits that can be used toward an associate degree in Business Office Administration.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

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2023-2024 Academic Requirements

This program prepares students for immediate employment in entry-level information processing, receptionist, and general office positions. Students will obtain skills in document formatting, electronic organization and collaboration, record management, and Internet communication and scheduling. It also gives students credits that can be used toward an associate degree in Business Office Administration.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

Division
Business/Computer Technologies
Department
Business Department
Advisors
Joyce Jenkins
Rhonda Gilmore
Christie Pagel
Devin Streur
Major/Area Requirements
Class Title Minimum Credits
BMG 155   Business on the Internet 3
BMG 207   Business Communication 3
BOS 101C   Advanced Keyboarding 1
BOS 157   Word Processing and Document Formatting I 3
BOS 184   Spreadsheet Software Applications I 3
BOS 206   Personal Management Application and Internet Resources 2
BOS 257   Word Processing and Document Formatting II 3
Total 18

Total Credits Required
18