Administrative Assistant
Associate of Arts (AA) Computer Information Systems · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Administrative Assistant Associate of Arts degree provides students with professional office skills and technologies to meet the requirements of a constantly changing office environment. Emphasis is placed on computer applications skills, professional communications, accounting skills, as well as an understanding for the human relations and ethics that are important to success in a today's workplaces. This program offers students the opportunity for direct job entry or for upgrading skills for advancement. Additionally, the degree includes General Education, which will help students develop a sense of social responsibility and strong analytical, communication, intellectual, practical skills that the student can apply in real-world setting.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: administrative assistant, administrative technician, administrative associate, office manager, office clerk, receptionist, office professional, customer service representative, and office coordinator.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Complete business-related documents using the various functions basic, intermediate, and advanced of the software programs: word, excel, powerpoint.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (25 Units) | ||
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 48 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| BUSN 51 | Accounting for Small Businesses | 3 |
| CIS 43 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| CIS 50 | Introduction to Computing Information Technology | 3 |
| CIS 54 | MS Excel Essentials | 4 |
| CIS 74 | Administrative Office Professional | 3 |
| CIS 88A | Introduction to Microsoft Word | 1.5 |
| CIS 88B | Adv Microsoft Word | 1.5 |
| List A: Select from Below (4 Units) | ||
| BUSN 30 | Business Ethics and Society | 3 |
| CIS 55 | Integrating Office Applications | 4 |
| CIS 72A | Data Management | 1 |
| CIS 72B | Basic Office Integration | 1 |
| CIS 73A | Ten-Key Skill Development | 1 |
| CIS 75 | Office Technology/Communications | 1 |
| CIS 89A | Desktop Presentation | 1 |
| Keyboarding Competency | ||
| Students must demonstrate keyboarding speed of 40 net words per minute. Competency can be met by completing Computer Information Systems 71C with a “C” or better or by presenting a Las Positas College Verification of Proficiency certifying 40 net words per minutes in a five (5) minute timing. | - | |
| Total | 29 | |