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Associate in Science

IT: Administrative Assistant – General Track

Students in the Administrative Assistant concentration acquire a wide range of computer, communication, and organizational skills that prepare them for support positions in a modern office setting. Students enrolled in this concentration choose from the General or Medical tracks.

General Track Overview

Students in this option learn to keyboard, write and format business documents; use a variety of information processing tools; administer and organize an automated office; and apply correct office procedures in various situations.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

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Students completing the General Administrative Assistant track are trained to provide administrative or executive support in small to large office settings including but not limited to banks, insurance, technology, and real estate.

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Upon successful completion of the Information Technology Program – Administrative Assistant Concentration – General Track, students are able to:

  • Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics and ideas in information and/or office technology.
  • Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of information and office technology careers.
  • Synthesize information from communications, information technology, office technology, and business to provide customer service and solve business problems.
  • Assume positions in a variety of information and office technology careers.
  • Work well with teams in an information or office technology setting.
  • Transfer to baccalaureate programs.

Full Time Faculty

Michael Bejtlich
Kathleen Bent, Business Department Chair
Mary Jean Huettner
Marie Keough, Coordinator, Business Administration
Paul McCormick, Coordinator, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Adjunct Faculty

Fozia Ahmed
Nancy Dempsey
Gwenn Dyson
Mark Ells
Gail Knell
Doreen Lawrence
Elaine Moore
Michael Otto
Else Rhodes
Debora Sementa
Juanita Sweet