Chabot College 2024-2026 185 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, CAS COMPUTER APPLICATION SYSTEMS (CAS) Degrees AS Administrative Assistant AS Information Technology AS Software Specialist Certificate of Achievement Administrative Assistant Information Technology Software Specialist ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Associate in Science The AS degree, Administrative Assistant covers a wide knowledge base needed for the workplace environment in diverse organizational settings. The program emphasizes technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, business communication, and general business skills. Students will develop administrative skills necessary to be a part of the management team. Career Opportunities The AS degree, Administrative Assistant prepares students to work in an office environment, in such positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistants, and clerks. These positions use a variety of office technology and computer-based applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics), as well as such business skills as written and oral communications, accounting, basic payroll, team building, and leadership. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Become proficient in computer applications and use them to solve common business problems. 2. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision-making and problem solving. 3. Create effective oral and written business communications, including quantitative report, using modern communication technologies. Required Core (15 units) BUS 7 Accounting for Small Business 3 CAS 50 Introduction to Computer Application Systems 3 CAS 54 Microsoft Excel 3 CAS 71 Keyboarding & 10 Key 3 CAS 88 Microsoft Word 3 List A: Select three of the following courses (9 units) BUS 12 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 16 Business Mathematics 3 BUS 21 Human Resource Management 3 BUS 22 Introduction to Management 3 BUS 28 Human Relations in the Workplace 3 BUS 36 Introduction to Marketing 3 List B: Select three of the following courses (3 units) BUS 50A Skills for Supervisors 1 BUS 50C Interviewing for Success 1 BUS 50D Resumes and Job Application Letters 1 BUS 50J Time Management Skills 1 BUS 50K Listening Skills 1 BUS 50M Workplace Diversity 1 BUS 50N Dealing with Difficult People 1 BUS 50P Quality Customer Service 1 BUS 50R Being a Successful Virtual Worker 1 BUS 50S Managing Virtual Teams 1 Major Requirements 27 Units General Education Requirements 22 Units Electives (Degree applicable Units as needed) 11 Units Total 60 Units INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Associate in Science The Associate’s degree in Information Technology prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support technician or pursue additional education in managing information systems. Computer support technicians provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer network technicians analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Graduates of the A.S. Information Technology are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA’s A+ Network+, and Linux certification exams. Optional elective courses prepare students for CompTIA’s Security+, CCENT, CCNA, and EMC. Career Opportunities Retail Salesperson, Customer Service Representative, Computer User Support Specialist, Computer Network Support Specialist, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Computer Systems Analyst, Information Security Analyst.
