Administrative Assistant - Level III
Certificate Administrative Assistant · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.