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Executive Administrative Assistant (EXD)

Type: Career, Degree (AAS)

Open Admissions

Division: Human Services


The Executive Administrative Assistant degree program provides an opportunity for students to achieve superior administrative office skills needed to assume high-level administrative assistant positions. The two-year curriculum is very comprehensive and includes extensive computer training in word processing, spreadsheets, database, as well as keyboarding, transcription, administrative procedures, office management, accounting, business communications, and interpersonal skills.

The program includes a hands-on work experience through Cooperative Education and Internships which integrate classroom study with a supervised work experience.
 

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
OFT101Keyboarding and Word Processing

3
OFT114Business Communications

3
CMP101Composition 1

3
LA-ELECTIVELiberal Arts Elective

3
OPN-ELECTIVEOpen Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
OFT102Advanced Keyboarding and Word Processing

3
CMP102-150Composition 2 Elective

3
OFT222Spreadsheet and

3
OFT209Information Transcription

3
OPN-ELECTIVEOpen Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACC101Basic Accounting 1

3
OR
ACC105Accounting Essentials

2
AND
ACC110Small Business Computerized Accounting

1
 
OFT212Administrative Office Procedures

3
OFT226Database and Calendar Management

3
OPN-ELECTIVEOpen Elective

3
PRO100Introduction to the Professional Portfolio

1
SPE102Speech

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
OFT240Administrative Office Management

3
OFT252Integrated Office Applications

3
LA-ELECTIVELiberal Arts Elective

3
OPN-ELECTIVEOpen Elective

3
ITR200Internship

2
Total Credit Hours:14

Requirement Notes

Liberal Arts Elective: Students who are not computer literate are encouraged to select CPS100.

Liberal Arts Elective: Recommend SPE202 or SOC208

OFT101: Students who touch type 35 wpm or more and have knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010 may waive OFT101 and register for OFT102. The credits for OFT101 may be fulfilled with a 3-credit open elective.

 

Program Note

Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60

 
Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Produce accurate business documents using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database and calendar management software.
  • Perform basic accounting functions including computerized software.
  • Communicate effectively in a business environments both verbally and in writing.
  • Apply interpersonal skills as they relate to business.

Occupational Skills Required
  • Keyboarding
  • Word processing
  • Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets
  • Presentation graphics
  • Database management
  • Calendar management
  • Transcription of notes


Experiential Learning Required in Program

  • PRO100 -  Introduction to the Professional Portfolio
  • ITR200 - Internship
 
 
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Executive

Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Executive