Administrative Professional

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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Why choose Administrative Professional?

  • Are you a good communicator? Learn to be a great one who is able to adapt to different personalities and work styles of managers, executives, and coworkers you assist or work with.
  • Develop the skills needed to become the office expert who drives the team forward and uses high-tech tools to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Administrative professionals are the second-highest in demand, according to job openings posted on Wisconsin TechConnect.
  • This program can be completed entirely online.
  • Interested in earning a bachelor's degree? For transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
Many organizations would be completely lost without the skilled secretaries and administrative assistants who work there. And far from being replaced by today’s sophisticated software and electronic gadgets, these employees are the office wizards who know exactly how to use high-tech tools to increase efficiency and productivity.

We are no longer accepting applications for the Administrative Professional Associate Degree. If you have questions, please contact us at 888.575.6782.

Program Locations

Online

What You'll Learn

Graduates of Mid-State’s Administrative Professional program are known for being adaptable and well prepared for today’s workforce. Students learn to create and edit correspondence, work with customers, develop research reports, handle private or confidential records, and more.

The program emphasizes fundamental knowledge of software applications, customer service skills, and the expert operation of a variety of office technology and equipment.

Outcomes

  • Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle.
  • Analyze financial and business information to support planning and decision making.
  • Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks. Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks.
  • Perform individual and/or organizational tax accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks.
  • Identify internal controls to reduce risk.
  • Adapt accounting processes and principles to a government and/or not-for-profit environment.

Employability Skills

  • Behave Responsibly:  Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
  • Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
  • Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
  • Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
  • Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility

Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.

Estimated Entire Program Cost

Cost based on the 2023/24 academic year.

  • Tuition & Fees: $9,622.20
  • Books: $2,305.40
  • Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $329.99
  • Total Estimated Cost: $12,257.59

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program is eligible for full Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending. 

This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.

Term: 1
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10103106 Microsoft Office-Introduction  3
  10106157 Document Formatting  3
  10106106 Quality Customer Service 3
  10809172 Introduction to Diversity Studies  3
  10801195 Written Communication 3
-or- 10801136 English Composition 1  3
  Term Total   15 Credits
       
Term: 2
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10106158 Proofreading & Editing  2
  10103114 Word-Intermediate  1
  10106140 Business Information Management 3
  10106150 Administrative Office Procedures 3
  10801198 Speech  3
-or- 10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication  3
  10106172 Digital Communication Technology 3
  10103125 Excel Applications 2
  Term Total   17 Credits
       
Term: 3
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10102101 Introduction to Business  3
  10804107 College Mathematics  3
-or- 10804118 Intermediate Algebra with Applications  4
-or- 10804189 Introductory Statistics  3
  10999999 Elective 3
  10809196 Introduction to Sociology  3
-or- 10809122 Introduction to American Government  3
  10106162 Graphics & Print Media 3
  Term Total   15-16 Credits
       
Term: 4
  Catalog# Title Credits
  10104107 Social Media Marketing 3
  10106180 Advanced Software Applications 3
  10809198 Introduction to Psychology  3
-or- 10809188 Developmental Psychology  3
  10102130 Career Development 3
  10106135 Supervised Field Experience 2
  Term Total   14 Credits
       
  Program Total   61-62 Credits

Instructors

SHARON BEHRENS, AAS, BA, MBA, MEd

Sharon earned an MEd from National-Louis University and an MBA from Walden University. She has many years of office experience to share and a passion for technology. She keeps her skills current as an active member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Sharon also attends conferences and authors and edits software textbooks and other instructional materials for leading publishing companies. She also serves as club advisor to the Mid-State chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA).

“I enjoy getting to know my students and find it invigorating to see their skills and confidence evolve through the many hands-on opportunities available.”

Careers

  • Administrative Professional
  • Executive Assistant
  • Executive Secretary
  • Administrative Specialist
  • Legal Secretary
  • Medical Administrative Professional
  • Office Coordinator
  • Research Assistant 
  • Secretary

Fast-Track

High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.

"Since graduating, I have had two jobs—one of which I was offered the day after graduation, and both in the field I chose. I love what I do."

ASHLEE WROBLEWSKI
GRADUATE

Choose Your Path

Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.

TransferDual CreditCredit for Prior Learning

Administrative Professional Pathway