# Administrative Assistant (AS Degree)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administrative Assistant

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/administrative-assistant/administrative-assistant-degree/

**Business Division  
Computer Information Systems Department**  
This program is intended to prepare students for employment following graduation as administrative assistants, executive assistants, office managers, or other clerical and support staff. Training in a variety of computer and clerical skills is emphasized. Students desiring a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUSO 25 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSO 26 | Oral Communications for Business | 3 |
| CISB 10 | Office Skills | 3 |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| CISB 16 | Macintosh Applications | 2 |
| CISB 21 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CISB 31 | Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CISB 51 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
| **Choose one from the following:** | | 2-3.5 |
| ↳ CISD 11 & CISD 11L | Database Management - Microsoft Accessand Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory |  |
| ↳ CISN 21 | Windows Operating System |  |
| ↳ CISS 11 | Practical Computer Security |  |
| **Total Units** | | **25.5-27** |

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### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_

-    Create and present a visual slide presentation to include text, graphic objects, design theme, slide transition, and object animation.
-    Create a document in which text, paragraphs, and layout are formatted effectively and efficiently using word processing software (Word).

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