Administrative Office Assistant Certificate

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This curriculum prepares students with the skills needed for office work. Courses include accounting, communications, office management, customer service, computer applications, and information management. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in a business where a wide variety of office skills are required.

This certificate is stackable, meaning the Administrative Office Professional AAS can be completed in just two additional semesters.

Administrative Office Professions Program Goals

Achieve the skills and knowledge necessary to gain entry-level employment in careers in the administrative office professional discipline
Achieve the skills and knowledge necessary for advancement in the career
Achieve a general education background in business and in oral/written communication

Admission to the Program: Open

First-time Enrollees

Complete an application for admission to the College and, if desired, apply for financial aid.
Send an official high school transcript or GED score report to the Admissions and Records Office.
Complete the placement exam.
Meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes and complete the registration process

Department of Career and Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.345.3501

For Additional Information Contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone: 309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu

For Graduation Requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details .

Certificate Requirements

First Year

Fall Semester

ACC 100 - Procedural Accounting Credit(s): 3
or ACC 101 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
AOP 100 - Careers for Office Professional Credit(s): 1
AOP 101 - Keyboarding & Formatting 1 Credit(s): 3
BOC 100 - Business Mathematics Credit(s): 3
BOC 120 - Customer Service Credit(s): 2
ICT 120 - Computer Information Systems Credit(s): 3

Spring Semester

AOP 102 - Keyboarding & Formatting 2 Credit(s): 3
AOP 201 - Business English Credit(s): 2
BOC 103 - Office Technology Credit(s): 3
BOC 106 - Business Records Management Credit(s): 3
BOC 112 - Microcomputer Spreadsheet App 1 Credit(s): 2
SPE 110 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
or SPE 120 - Introduction to Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

Total Semester Hours: 31

(Students who do not expect to complete their degree within five years should refer to the Graduation Requirements section in this catalog.)

Faculty

Ellen Burns
Dean of Career and Technical Education