for immediate employment managing office needs.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Assistant prepares students for immediate employment as key support personnel in an office environment. The program is designed to prepare students for positions that require technical office skills and may involve supervising office operations, interacting with customers or clients, and managing a billing system or budget. Students receive training in using current computer technologies and are given the opportunity to earn certification as a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist.
The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop skills, such as critical and creative thinking, computation and communication, lifelong learning, and technical skills, all of which are used by an Administrative Assistant.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2010 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 2110 | Quickbooks Accounting | 2 |
| BADM 1005 | Business Math I | 3 |
| BADM 1020 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BOTK 1540 | Business English | 3 |
| BOTK 1655 | Speed and Accuracy Development | 1 |
| CMAP 1615 | Operating Systems: | 3 |
| OR | ||
| IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 |
| CMAP 1715 | Word Processing Applications: | 3 |
| CMAP 1765 | Spreadsheet Applications: | 3 |
| COMM 2130 | Human Relations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MGT 2130 | Human Relations | 3 |
| PFDV 1500 | Managing Career Development | 3 |
CMAP 1715: Students who have limited or no computer experience must take CMAP 1200 before enrolling in CMAP 1715.
CMAP 1765 and CMAP 1715 can be used as an IT general education course ONLY in this program as they are higher level knowledge courses than CMAP 1200.
Choose twelve (12) course credits from the following list of departments– as approved by major academic advisor: ACCT, BADM, BOTK, CMAP, CPED, ENTR, IMGT, MGT, MKT
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
| MATH/APPM/LSCI | (in program) |
| Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL. | |
| ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 | (in program) |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The Administrative Assistant Certificate I is a 30-credit curriculum designed to equip the student with essential skills for careers in administrative and office support roles. This program combines practical coursework with hands-on training in key administrative functions including business communication, office technology, and organizational skills tailored to meet the demands of today’s workplaces.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM 1005 | Business Math I | 3 |
| BADM 1020 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CMAP 1615 | Operating Systems: | 3 |
| CMAP 1715 | Word Processing Applications: | 3 |
| CMAP 1765 | Spreadsheet Applications: | 3 |
| IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 |
The Administrative Assistant Certificate II is a focused, skill-building program designed to enhance computer proficiency for those pursuing careers in office and administrative support roles. This certificate emphasizes core computer skills that are essential in today’s workplace, providing training on industry-standard software and digital tools used for efficient office management.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMAP 1200 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CMAP 1715 | Word Processing Applications: | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CMAP 1765 | Spreadsheet Applications: | 3 |
| OR | ||
| IMGT 2400 | Intro to Information Management | 3 |
| CMAP 1615 | Operating Systems: | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
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