Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Program Code: CEC.SECAD.CC

Program Control Number: 24390

Secretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, prepare documents, schedule appointments, and support other staff. Secretaries and administrative assistants work in nearly every industry with many employed in schools, hospitals, and government, legal, and medical offices. This series of courses helps students prepare for office support positions that might require enhanced keyboarding skills and higher-level office management skills. Secretaries/administrative assistants need a high school diploma or equivalent, so students are recommended to earn a diploma/certificate to obtain a position in this profession. High school elective credits may be given for completing VBUS 125, VBUS 244, VBUS 245, VBUS 270, VBUS 304, and VBUS 400 if the student achieves the proficiency requirements to pass these classes.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Student apply knowledge and skills gained to obtain secreatrial employment and/or start their office career pathway in administrative support.