AY24 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Administrative Support Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit

The Administrative Support Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel.

Students may enter the Administrative Support Assistant certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 20 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • North Campus (Sandersville)
  • South Campus (Dublin)
  • Online (Distance Education)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Administrative Support Assistant certificate program must be able to work in an office setting, type and produce business documents, be a fast and accurate typist, show initiative, work with people, work as a team member, multi-task, display a professional appearance, work with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic.

Employment Opportunities

Administrative Support Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organization efficiently. They schedule meetings and appointments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; conduct research; and disseminate information by using the telephone, mail services, Web Sites and e-mail. They may also handle travel and guest arrangements.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $2,662.00

Books & Supplies: $600.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum

Occupational Courses
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

BUSN 1240Office Procedures

3

60

BUSN 1450Computer Applications for the Business Professional

4

90

BUSN 1460Keyboarding and Document Formatting

4

105

XXXX XXXXSpecific Occupational Guided Elective

6

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

Guided Elective

Guided Elective

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
BUSN 1240Office Procedures

3

60

BUSN 1450Computer Applications for the Business Professional

4

90

BUSN 1460Keyboarding and Document Formatting

4

105