# Administrative Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Administration

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This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry level  or higher office position and reflects significant changes in the level of preparedness in Digital Information Literacy that is required to enter business and industry.

**Credit For Certified Administrative Professional (Cap) Certification:** Individuals who hold the certification for Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) may apply to the Business Administration Department for units toward an Administrative Assistant Associate in Arts Degree. The units granted, with a grade of CR, will be posted to the student’s transcript upon completion of the remaining AA degree requirements. Students must provide evidence of successful completion of the CPS or CAP certification.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Apply computer and information literacy skills as well as data research and analysis.
2.  Compile a portfolio of work samples that are appropriate for applying to entry-level or higher administrative positions.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 26 |
| CSIT 105 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| BUS 166 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 2 |
| BUS 110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 171 | Word for Business - Advanced | 1 |
| BUS 176 | Excel Intermediate | 1 |
| BUS 152 | Social Media for Business | 3 |
| BUS 183 | Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) for Business | 3 |
| BUS 173 | Contemporary Job Search Techniques | 1 |
| BUS 205 | Business Communication | 3 |
| **Total** | | **26** |