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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The administrative assistant program is designed to prepare students for entry-level and advanced positions in offices related to accounting, business, medical records and coding/billing, information processing, as well as many others. Students may earn a certificate of completion, certificate, or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.
The program options are career-oriented, but also offer the option of transferring credits earned toward meeting baccalaureate degree requirements at four-year colleges or universities. For students who prefer a non-traditional curriculum and industry who requests customized training programs, specialized classes may be available. Many of the classes are also available as articulated or dual-credit courses. All certificate and degree programs are now available on-line, with courses available at Williston State College or from other North Dakota colleges and universities.
Program Goals
A. Training in business and office education courses that will lead to completion of a certificate of completion, certificate, or an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.
B. Training in business and office education courses that transfer to a four-year program.
C. Training in business and office education courses for personal enrichment.
D. Training in business and office education courses for job advancement.
E. Customized training for business and industry.
Student Goals
Students are expected to:
A. Achieve the institutional general education goals.
B. Possess the skills to integrate technology tools into the workplace.
C. Develop skills to be productive members of society.
D. Gain the motivation and skills to continue to learn throughout life.
E. Enhance leadership skills.
Certificate Program
Certificate Requirements:
16 credits completed in residence
2.00 (C) grade point average
33 total credits
General Education Requirements:
5 General Education Credits
Program Course Requirements: Credits
ACCT 102 Fundamentals of Accounting ............................... 3
BOTE 108 Business Math .................................................. 3
BOTE 121 Business English .............................................. 3
BOTE 152 Keyboarding II ................................................... 2
BOTE 210 Business Communications ..................................3
BOTE 217 Records Management ........................................ 2
BOTE 275 Administrative Office Procedures ......................... 3
CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers .....................................3
Electives ......................................................................... 10
Suggested Electives:
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I .................................. 3
BOTE 218 Desktop Publishing .......................................... 2
CIS 102 Computer Software Applications-Word .................. 2
CIS 104 Microcomputer Database-Access ........................ 2
CIS 105 Microcomputer Spreadsheets-Excel ..................... 2
CIS 107 Time Management Software (Outlook) .................. 2
CIS 130 Presentations (PowerPoint) ................................ 2
CIS 162 Windows Operating System ............................... 1
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ................. 3
H&CE 241 Leadership & Presentation Techniques ........... 3
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