Administrative Assistant AA

 

Required Core: (32-34 units) Units

Course	Units
BUSN 40 (Introduction to Business)	3
BUSN 48 (Human Relations in Organizations)	3
BUSN 95 (Business Work Experience)	1-3
BUSN 96 (Business Work Experience Seminar)	1
CIS 43 (Professional Communications) or
BUSN 43 (Professional Communications)	3
CIS 50 (Intro to Computing Info Tech)	3
CIS 54 (Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets)	4
CIS 55 (Integrating Office Applications)	4
CIS 72A (Data Management)	1
CIS 73A (Ten-Key Skill Development)	1
CIS 74 (Office Procedures)	3
CIS 75 (Office Technology/Communications)	1
CIS 88A (Introduction to Microsoft Word)	1.5
CIS 88B (Advanced Microsoft Word)	1.5
CIS 89A (Desktop Presentation)	1

 

List A: Select One (3-4 units)

Course	Units
BUSN 1A (Financial Accounting)	4
BUSN 51 (General Accounting)	3

 

List B: Select One (6 units)

Course	Units
BUSN 56 (Introduction to Management)	3
CIS 57 (Database Concepts)	3
CIS 59A (Web Development: HTML/ XHTML)	3
CIS 66 (Networking Fundamentals)	3
CIS 72B (Basic Office integration)	3
CIS 89B (Desktop Publishing)	3
MKTG 50 (Introduction to Marketing)	3

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units in the Major	41-44
Additional General Education and Elective Units	16-19
Total Units	60

Keyboarding Competency for Associate of Arts Degree - Administrative Assistant
Students must demonstrate keyboarding speed for 60 net words per minute. Competency can be met by completing Computer Systems Information 71C with a “C” or higher or by presenting a Las Positas College Verification of Proficiency certifying 60 net words per minute in a five (5) minute timing.

See Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Arts Degree for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.