Professional Administrative Assistant - Associate of Applied Science (Major CODE - PAA)

The Professional Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for direct employment as administrative assistants and executive secretaries. The program provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills needed for employment in business, industry, government, law and medical offices, and public and private agencies.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

Demonstrate the ability to identify and employ appropriate business etiquette, communication styles, teamwork, and dress for business office environments.
Explain and recommend best practices for entry-level office positions.
Demonstrate the skills required to be successful as administrative assistants and executive secretaries.
Demonstrate the ability to use ten-key touch with speed and accuracy.
Apply hands-on experience in a business environment.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101	Composition**	3
ENG 102	English Composition**	3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142	College Mathematics**	3
	or higher (3-4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116	Computer Essentials*	3
	OR
CIS 120	Introduction to Information Systems**	3

CORE CURRICULUM 43 CREDITS

BUS 104	Business Math*	3
	OR
BUS 146	Introduction to Accounting*	3

BUS 106	Administrative Assistant Skills I	4
BUS 160	Essential Workplace Success Skills*	3
BUS 167	Business Communications*	3
BUS 206	Administrative Assistant Skills II	4
BUS 207	Office Administration	3
BUS 209	Business Speech Communications	3
BUS 210	Automated Office Procedures	3
BUS 211	Automated Office Practice	3
BUS 216	Administrative Assistant Skills III	4
BUS 217	Administrative Assistant Skills IV	4
CIS 181	Computer Applications*	3
CIS 268	Technical Presentations*	3