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Administrative Professional
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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.
Program Locations
Online
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 61-62
Start Dates: Fall and Spring
Start at any time or location by taking general education courses.
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. You’ll experience hands-on learning through the organization of high-profile events.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2020/2021 academic calendar year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,275.62
- Books: $2,377.95
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $500.00
- Total Estimated Cost: $12,153.57
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid.
Curriculum data is currently under maintenance and may be temporarily unavailable.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Introduction | 3.00 | |
| 10106157 | Document Formatting | 3.00 | |
| 10801136 | English Composition I | 3.00 | |
| 10106106 | Quality Customer Service | 3.00 | |
| 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3.00 | |
| (15 Credits) |
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10106158 | Proofreading & Editing | 2.00 | |
| 10103114 | Word-Intermediate | 1.00 | |
| 10106140 | Business Information Management | 3.00 | |
| 10106150 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3.00 | |
|
10801198 | Speech | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| 10106172 | Digital Communication Technology | 3.00 | |
| 10103125 | Excel Applications | 2.00 | |
| (17 Credits) |
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102101 | Intro to Business | 3.00 | |
|
10804107 | College Mathematics | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10804118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4.00 |
| 10999999 | Elective | 3.00 | |
|
10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10809122 | Intro to American Government | 3.00 |
| 10106162 | Graphics & Print Media | 3.00 | |
| (15-16 Credits) |
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10104107 | Social Media Marketing | 3.00 | |
| 10106180 | Advanced Software Applications | 3.00 | |
|
10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3.00 |
|
10801199 | Employment Strategies | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10102130 | Career Development | 3.00 |
| 10106135 | Supervised Field Experience | 2.00 | |
| (14 Credits) |
| (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
Take the Next Step
"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.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
