Administrative Assistant - AAS Degree (2015-2016)
Hutchinson and Willmar (60 Credits) - Education Plan

Administrative assistants are employed by every size and type of public and private business organization. The programs are designed to provide students with strong computer software, keyboarding and communication skills. The role of the administrative assistant is always evolving and may include the ability to problem solve ambiguous issues, provide excellent internal and external customer service, manipulate spreadsheet data, assist in project management, and utilize online tools. The development of good oral and written communication skills will allow the administrative assistant to excel in today's organizations.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(17 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ACCT 1812 Payroll Preparation 2 
ADS 1007 Keyboarding 2 
ADS 1012 Business Presentations 3 
ADS 1014 Written Business Communications 3 
ADS 1020 Administrative Office Procedures 3 
ADS 1026 Access 3 
ADS 1027 Business Environment 2 
ADS 1040 Office Accounting Concepts 2 
ADS 1042 PowerPoint 3 
ADS 1053 Excel 3 
ADS 2010 Desktop Publishing 2 
ADS 2015 Introduction to Project Management 2 
ADS 2030 Word 3 
ADS 2045 Advanced Word Processing 3 
GSCI 1401 Computer Technology 1 
GSIS 1403 Professional Developmental Skills 3 
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
Total Credits: 42  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 41 while the section is listed as having 42 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ACCT 1800 Business Law 2 
ADS 1004 Statistical Typing 1 
ADS 1005 Skillbuilding 1 
ADS 1035 Web Page Design 3 
ADS 1045 Computerized Accounting Basics 1 
ADS 1300 Medical Terminology 2 
ADS 1670 HTML 2 
ADS 2090 Administrative Support Internship 2-3*
MMDT 1021 HTML and CSS 3 
MSM 2110 Principles of Supervision 3 
MSM 2203 Management Issues 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
General Education Required Courses
(1 Course)
Choose one course from the following two options:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
General Education Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Choose one course from the following three options:
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
CMST 225 Small Group Communication 3 
CMST 226 Interpersonal Communication 3 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 7: Human Diversity
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Total Credits: 3  
 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
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Total Credits: 6  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 60  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.