Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant

A Certificate in Administrative Assistant is focused on providing students with a foundation for entry level positions as administrative assistants and office managers. Through courses in technology, communication, computer application, and office procedures to meet the needs of dynamic office environments.

The Administrative Assistant Certificate takes approximately two semesters to complete.

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Technical

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Expertise

Etiquette

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Opportunities

First Year Fall

 

Course # Course Name Offered
Credits
ACCT 200
ACCT 218
Elements of Accounting I
Computer Applications in Business
FA,SP
FA,SP
3
3
BOTE 197 Field Experience FA,SP
3
       
  Program Electives    
  Total Fall Credits  
13

First Year Spring

 

Course # Course Name Offered
Credits
BOTE 214 Business Reports and Communications SP
3
BADM 202 Principles of Management SP
3
BOTE 275 Administrative Office Procedures SP 3
  Program Elective    
  Total Spring Credits   12

 

Total Credits for Certificate – 25

Updated 10/02/24

Program Electives

 

Course # Course Name Offered
Credits
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II SP
3
ACCT 207 Managerial Accounting FA
3
ACCT 212 Payroll Accounting FA 3
ACCT 215 Business in the Legal Environment FA 3
ACCT 231 Income Tax Procedures FA 3
BADM 201 Principles of Marketing SP 3
BADM 210 Advertising SP 3
BADM 240 Sales SP 3
BUSN 170 Entrepreneurship SU 3

• The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic business skills.
• The student will model competency in preparing business documents.
• The student will exhibit proficiency in applying technology to workplace situations.
• The student will interact with others that contribute to effective working relationships.

Median annual wage in May 2019 – $42,390. Employment in Administrative Assistant support occupation is expected to grow 2%

The Administative Assistant faculty is a professional who have been employed in private and public sectors of education and business. He continues to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for lifelong learning.

Steven Smith
Dr. Steven Smith
701-766-1378
steven.smith@littlehoop.edu

 

First Year Fall

 

Course # Course Name Offered
Credits
ACCT 218 Computer Applications in Business FA,SP
3
BOTE 214 Business Reports and Communications FA
3
BOTE275 Administrative Office Procedures FA
3
  Program Electives FA,SP
3
  Total Fall Credits  
12

 

First Year Spring

 

Course # Course Name Offered
Credits
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I FA,SP
3
BADM 202 Principles of Management SP
3
BOTE 197 Field Experience FA,SP 1
  Program Elective FA,SP 6
  Total Spring Credits   13

 

Total Credits for Certificate – 25

Updated 7/19/22

Program Electives

 

Course # Course Name Offered
Credits
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II SP
3
ACCT 207 Managerial Accounting FA
3
ACCT 212 Payroll Accounting FA 3
ACCT 215 Business in the Legal Environment SP 3
ACCT 231 Income Tax Procedures FA 3
BADM 201 Principles of Marketing SP 3
BADM 210 Advertising SP 3
BADM 240 Sales SP 3
BUSN 170 Entrepreneurship SP 3

 

• The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic business skills.
• The student will model competency in preparing business documents.
• The student will exhibit proficiency in applying technology to workplace situations.
• The student will interact with others that contribute to effective working relationships.

Median annual wage in May 2019 – $42,390. Employment in Administrative Assistant support occupation is expected to grow 2%

The Administative Assistant faculty is a professional who have been employed in private and public sectors of education and business. He continues to participate in professional development and scholarly activity to enhance their knowledge and to serve as role models for lifelong learning.

Steven Smith
Dr. Steven Smith
701-766-1378
steven.smith@littlehoop.edu