Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant

San Antonio College (Alamo Colleges)

The Administrative Assistant program is part of the Administration Computer Technology (ACT) department which allows the student to pursue careers in the office environment. Individuals may enroll in the Computer Assistant certificate program or Administrative Systems Technician certificate program. In the certificate programs, you will learn word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database skills for entry-level employment in business and industry or government. The Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree builds upon the certificate programs, enhancing interpersonal relations, management skills and advanced computer hardware and software skills.The ACT Department offers short-term marketable skills, Level I, and Level II certificates which serve as the foundation for Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. Opportunities to earn while learning are provided through cooperative work experience courses within some certificates and the A.A.S. degree.