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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Administrative Specialist Certificate


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Total Credits: 16

Major Code: 8417

Program Description

Earning the Administrative Specialist certificate prepares students for many types of business employment opportunities. Students gain knowledge and experiences in using current business office practices as they cre­ate and share business communications inside and outside of the traditional office setting. All Administrative Specialist certificate courses may be applied to the Business: Workplace and Technology Emphasis AAS degree. This certificate’s courses may also apply to other Business certificates and degrees.

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Program Information


Program Goals


By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Exhibit interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, and ethical principles in business practices and communications;
  2. Apply appropriate information technology in the business environment; and
  3. Apply appropriate methods to effectively manage a business environment.

Completion Requirements


  • A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • All computer courses must be completed within the last four years. Students may petition to extend the window beyond the four years.
  • All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Program Sequence:


The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students may need more time to complete this program.

1st Year


Total: 9 credits

*Offered Fall Semester only

Total: 7 credits

**Offered Spring Semester only

Note


This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.

You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.

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