San Antonio College

Administrative Computer Technology

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Individuals seeking careers working in office environments may enroll in the Computer Assistant or Administrative Systems Technician certificate. These certificates provide word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills for entry-level employment in business and industry or government.

Certificates:
Business Communications
Marketable Skills Certificate
12 Credit Hours
The Business Communications Marketable Skills Certificate strengthens essential writing skills and develops skills related to electronic business communications. Technical writing is a field of study that expands upon the basic certificate.

Software Specialist
Marketable Skills Certificate
13-14 Credit Hours
The Software Specialist Certificate provides introductory and/or advanced applications software courses to prepare individuals for positions requiring technical skill in software applications.

Computer Assistant (Internet Option)
Level I Certificate
17-22 Credit Hours
The Computer Assistant Certificate provides basic computer skills for personal use or entry-level employment in business. The certificate includes: keyboarding (touch typing) skill; 10-key skill; paper and electronic-based record keeping principles; and word processing; spreadsheet, database, and graphics software packages. Microsoft Office 2002 (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and WordPerfect software applications are included. The Computer Assistant Certificate provides a foundation for the Administrative Systems Technician Certificate and the Administrative Assistant Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Computer Data Entry Technician
Level I Certificate
28 Credit Hours
Data entry is an essential skill required in businesses trying to computerize functions and information by entering massive amounts of data needed for management decision making and customer service.

Administrative Systems Technician
Level I Certificate
41-42 Credit Hours
The Computer Assistant Certificate articulates with the one-year certificate, the Administrative Systems Technician, providing a natural progression from the certificates to an Associate in Applied Science degree, the Administrative Assistant.

Associate in Applied Science Degree:
Administrative Assistant A.A.S.
71 Credit Hours
The Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree builds upon these certificates, enhancing interpersonal relations, and computer hardware, and software skills. Opportunities to earn while learning are provided through cooperative work experience courses within the certificates and the A.A.S. degree.

San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 210/208-8051. Address: Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. A, San Antonio, Texas 78204. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the San Antonio College DisABILITY Support Services at 733-2347.
May 18, 2007