Clerical Assistant Career Studies Certificate

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Degree: Career Studies Certificate Clerical Assistant

Length: This career studies certificate is a three semester certificate.

Purpose: The Clerical Assistant Career Studies Certificate program teaches students basic skills in keyboarding, filing, office machines and equipment, telephone etiquette, mail processing and general office procedures.

Occupational Objective: Students may seek employment in small businesses, schools, and offices as office clerks, receptionists, clerical assistants, or data entry operators.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

AST 101 Keyboarding I 3 credits ¹
AST 107 Editing/Proofreading Skills 3 credits
AST 141 Word Processing I 3 credits
AST 205 Business Communications 3 credits
AST 234 Records and Database Management 3 credits
AST 236 Specialized Software Applications (Excel) 3 credits

Total Minimum Credits for Certificate: 18

¹Students who possess Keyboarding skills may petition for advanced placement with Credit by Examination.