Office Administrator
The Office Administrator program is a two-semester certificate program that provides students with training for today’s high-tech office as well as a strong background in office-related skills, including an internship at an area business. Students can earn up to four Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. This program is 100% online.
Secretaries and administrative assistants held about 3.6 million jobs in 2019-20, and work in nearly every industry. Most secretaries and administrative assistants work in an office setting; however, some may work out of their own homes as virtual assistants.
This program prepares graduates for employment in the administrative field for a variety of positions including:
- Administrative Assistant
- Legal Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- General Office Clerk
- Bill and Account Collectors
- Bookkeeping/Accounting/Audit Clerk
- Patient Accounts Representative
- Admitting Clerk
The Office Administrator certificate program is eligible for WV Invests as well as traditional financial aid, scholarships, apprenticeships, and work study programs.
Courses
| First Semester | ||
| ATEC 115 | Fund of Business Computer Apps. | 3 |
| ATEC 120 | Document Processing | 3 |
| ENGL 101(E) | English Composition I (GEC 1) | 3-4 |
| BUSN 112(E) | Business Math (GEC-2) | 3-4 |
| ATEC 255 | Microsoft Certification: Excel | 1 |
| ATEC 265 | Microsoft Certification: Word | 1 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ATEC 220 | Records and Database Management | 3 |
| ATEC 230 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| ATEC 250 | Microsoft Certification: Access | 1 |
| ATEC 260 | Microsoft Certification: PowerPoint | 1 |
| ACCT 185 | Survey of Accounting | 2 |
| BUSN 201 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSN 266 | Business Internship | 2 |
| BUSN 298 | Business Studies Seminar | 1 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |