 Administrative Assistant (Certificate)
Department Website: http://btech.highline.edu
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Prerequisites
- Minimum COMPASS reading score of 61 or equivalent ASSET or minimum COMPASS ESL score of 210.
- Some classes may have entry requirements not listed here.
- BTECH 100/101 ~ 3 credits
- BTECH 102/103 ~ 5 credits
- BTECH 104 ~ 2 credits
- BTECH 105 ~ 2-3 credits
- BTECH 112 ~ 2 credits
Important Notes
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each core course.
- Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
- Certificate programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
- Some classes are offered in self-paced lab setting.
- Some classes may require prerequisites not listed here.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Utilize office technology and critical thinking skills to address and support business needs such as using current spreadsheet technology to design a budget report.
- Understand and implement basic office procedures such as transcribing handwritten documents using current word processing technology; managing office records using alpha, numerical, geographical or subject filing; and travel and event planning.
- Write effective business correspondence using proper business industry format such as letters, reports, invoices, memos, purchase orders and e-mail.
- Represent the organization with professional written and oral communication skills.
- Function effectively in a work environment, while understanding and respecting the diverse needs of others.
- Problem solve both technical and nontechnical office issues such as troubleshooting software malfunctions, printer issues, changes in office personnel or scheduling conflicts.
- Apply sound business and technical knowledge to new situations and problems.
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Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT)
| Course |
Course Title |
Cert. Cr. |
| BTECH 106 | Formatting/Word Processing | 4 |
| BTECH 108 | Microsoft Excel | 5 |
| BTECH 110 | Business Procedures I | 5 |
| BTECH 111 | Modular Introduction to Microsoft Office |
5 |
| BTECH 139 | Pre-cooperative Work Experience Seminar
(Must be taken one quarter before BTECH 140/141) | 1 |
| BTECH 140 | Cooperative Education
(Must take with BTECH 141) | 3-5 |
| BTECH 141 | Cooperative Work Experience Seminar
(Must take with BTECH 140) | 1 |
| BTECH 217 | Modular Microsoft Word |
3-5 |
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Total Core Course Credits |
27-31 |
Supporting Courses (SC)
| Course |
Course Title |
Cert. Cr. |
| BUSN 165 | Managing Customer Service | 5 |
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Total Supporting Course Credits |
5 |
Related Instruction Courses (RI)
| Course |
Course Title |
Cert. Cr. |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| BUSN 135 | Business Mathematics | 5 |
| BUSN 160 | Human/Labor Relations | 5 |
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Total Related Instruction Credits |
15 |
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Total Program Credits |
47-51 |
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