Administrative Assistant, AAS

Program Description

Code 206 - 63 Credits

Code 206A (online) - 63 Credits

The Administrative Assistant program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter the career of information-based work activities using computers and the systems that support them. The program includes a rigorous curriculum of classroom and lab experiences that prepare the student for success in small or large businesses. Successful completion of program requirements provide the student an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Information Technology - Administrative Assistant.

We are living in a time when the key to success in virtually every profession depends on the skillful use of information. Whether one is a teacher, secretary, supervisor, or company president, the main ingredient in the work involved is information - knowing how to get it, how to use it, how to manage it, and how to disseminate it to others.

At the root of information-based work, activities are computers and the systems that support them. Few professions remain untouched by computers today or will remain so in tomorrow’s world. No matter who you are or what you do for a living, it is likely that computers will somehow impact both the way you work and your success at your work. The Administrative Assistant program will provide you with information about computers, types of computer systems and their components, principles by which computer systems work, practical applications of computers and related technologies, and ways in which the world is being changed by computers. The goal of this program is to provide the student with knowledge of computers and software and a framework for using this knowledge effectively in the workplace.

This curriculum leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. While this curriculum has been designed for career entry and/or advancement, Kellogg Community College does have articulation agreements with several local universities. Interested students should contact the admissions office of the appropriate institution.

Online Programs

The Associate in Arts, and Associates of Applied Science in Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business Management, and Early Childhood Education are available as fully online programs. The Early Childhood Education program requires field experiences that are not offered online. Please see the Online Programs webpage for further information about the coursework required to complete these online programs.

Service-Learning Requirement

Students who obtain an Associate degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree will be required to complete a service-learning experience. The final grade in the course must qualify for academic credit in order to receive the service-learning endorsement. Please contact an Academic Advisor for courses that offer a service-learning experience, or search in the class schedules.

Admissions

See the following link for program admission information: https://kellogg.edu/admissions/.

Prerequisite Requirements

Certain competencies are essential for success in this curriculum. Prior to enrollment students should have completed the following high school courses, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better:

Basic Typing
One-half unit of mathematics
Two units of English with one unit in composition

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competence in Application Software that is used in the office business environment.
Demonstrate mastery of technology.
Develop the ability to think critically.
Demonstrate a customer focus.
Demonstrate project management techniques.

Required General Education Courses

All Students who obtain an Associate degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree must complete the FYS 101 - First-Year Seminar course with a grade of a C or higher. This degree requirement can also be achieved by earning a degree from an accredited institution or transferring 24 or more credits from another accredited institution applicable to their degree. See an Academic Advisor, or connect with the Integrative Learning Department, for course completion and/or any questions pertaining to the FYS course.

ART 211 - Art Appreciation 3 CR
or MUSI 211 - Music Appreciation 3 CR
BUAD 213 - Business Statistics 3 CR
COMM 110 - Introduction to Communication Studies 3 CR
or COMM 111 - Business and Technical Communication 3 CR
or COMM 207 - Public Speaking 3 CR
ECON 201 - Principles of Economics-MACRO 3 CR
ENGL 151 - Freshman Composition 3 CR
or ENGL 151H - Freshman Composition - Honors 3 CR
SERV 200 - Service-Learning 3 CR

Required Business Core

Required Administrative Assistant Courses

OIT 131 - Keyboarding 2 3 CR
OIT 154 - Microsoft PowerPoint Core 3 CR
OIT 157 - Microsoft Access 3 CR
OIT 162 - Microsoft Word Expert 3 CR
OIT 163 - Microsoft Excel Expert 3 CR
OIT 198 - Microsoft Outlook/OneNote 3 CR

Information:

For more Administrative Assistant program information, see the program webpage: https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/business-computer-information-technology/oit/.

To apply to the Administrative Assistant program and begin mapping your course sequence, use this link advising@kellogg.edu to make an appointment with an academic advisor.

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