# Administrative Assistant - Level II (Certificate)

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

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/administrative-assistant/administrative-assistant-level-ii-certificate/

**Business Division  
Computer Information Systems Department**  
The Level II Certificate prepares students for clerical positions where, in addition to general office skills, written communication and advanced word processing skills are needed.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Completion of the Administrative Assistant - Level 1 coursework** | | 9.5 |
| **PLUS** | |  |
| **Completion of the Administrative Assistant - Level II coursework** | | 9 |
| **Total Units** | | **18.5** |

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Administrative Assistant - Level I Coursework** | |  |
| CISB 10 | Office Skills | 3 |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| CISB 31 | Microsoft Word | 3 |
| **Administrative Assistant - Level II Coursework** | |  |
| BUSO 25 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CISB 21 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CISB 51 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **18.5** |

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### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

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

-   Touch type effectively.
-   Effectively use formulas and functions in worksheets.
-   Use Microsoft Word to create professional looking reports.
-   Be proficient in the use of a word processing software application.
-   Demonstrate the ability to keyboard at the rate of at least 40 words per minute on a 5-minute timed writing with 5 errors or less.

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