Administrative Assistant, Office Support - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2202
This program provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of administrative and office support, records and information management, communication technology, productivity software to manage travel and meeting coordination, and office environment planning.
Some potential jobs this program prepares students for include Office Assistant, Receptionist, Information Clerk, Office Coordinator, Front Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Clerk, Administrative Support Coordinator, Records and Information Management Specialist, Travel and Meeting Coordinator, Office Support Specialist, and Information Management Assistant.
The potential risks associated with this degree are low as there is a consistent demand for graduates across varying industries. The occupation, however, is inherently competitive and starts at a lower-salaried rate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Create a variety of business documents using business application software.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| BCOM 15 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BCOM 222 | Job Search Skills | 3 |
| BCOM 263 | Customer Service | 3 |
| COSA 5 | Microsoft Windows Operating System | 3 |
| COSA 10 | Microsoft Word for Windows | 3 |
| COSA 15 | Microsoft Excel for Windows | 3 |
| COSA 20 | Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows | 3 |
| COSA 30 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COSA 215 | Microsoft Outlook for Windows | 3 |
| COSK 200 | Keyboarding and Document Production | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 30 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | ||
| LBCC General Education (Plan A) | ||
| CSU GE Breadth (Plan B) | ||
| IGETC Pattern (Plan C) | ||
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.