Administrative Assistant
Program Number:
101066
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Administrative Assistant Program prepares individuals in the software/hardware, administrative, and interpersonal skills needed to perform the duties of administrative support personnel. With additional education and/or work experience, there is opportunity for advancement into supervisory or managerial positions.
Graduates of this program typically earn $32,500 per year.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2009. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Spring 2011
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's spring semester on January 16, 2010. For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2011 to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2011.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Manage an office effectively & efficiently.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral formats.
- Recognize professional values and exhibit professional behaviors in the work environment.
- Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in an office environment.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Administrative Support
- Desktop Publisher Specialist
- Information Coordinator
- Information Processing Specialist
- Office Assistant
- Office Support
- Program Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Transcriptionist
- Word Processor
Additional Info about the Program:
Industry Links
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- U.S Department of Labor - Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary information.
Technical Resources
- MATC Technical Resources - Student Help Desk and special computer and software pricing.
- MATC Student Email, Yahoo - Free email service.
Last Modified: February 3, 2010