# Administrative Assistant - Level III (Certificate)

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

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

**Business Division  
Computer Information Systems Department**  
The Level III Certificate prepares students for administrative assistant positions where a variety of 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 |
| **PLUS** | |  |
| **Completion of the Administrative Assistant - Level III coursework** | | 7-8.5 |
| **Total Units** | | **25.5-27** |

| 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 (Administrative Assistant - Level III Coursework) | 3 |
| **Administrative Assistant - Level III Coursework** | |  |
| BUSO 26 | Oral Communications for Business | 3 |
| CISB 16 | Macintosh Applications | 2 |
| **Choose one course or any lecture-lab combination 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 Level Outcomes

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

-   Touch type effectively.
-   Effectively use formulas and functions in worksheets.
-   Use Microsoft Word to create professional looking reports.
-   Design and create visual presentations utilizing desktop presentation software (i.e. Power Point).
-   Demonstrate ability to effectively produce a variety of professional-looking business publications (at least five) i.e. newsletter, flyer, brochure, letterhead, business card, event program, etc.

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