Career Studies Certificates
Degree
Career Studies Certificate in 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 Objectives

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

Requirements

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

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AST 101 1
Keyboarding I
 3 0 3
AST 107
Editing/Proofreading Skills
 3 0 3
AST 141
Word Processing I
 3 0 3
AST 205
Business Communications
 3 0 3
AST 234
Records and Database Management
 3 0 3
AST 236
Specialized Software Applications
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 18 0 18