The Office Assistant diploma curriculum is for individuals who want to develop or refresh their office skills in order to qualify for general office work. This program emphasizes the development of multifunctional office and computer skills.
Students gain a basic knowledge of English, math, computer applications and human relations skills. By selecting a concentration during Semester 2, students are able to customize their curriculum and gain specialized skills.
To successfully complete this program, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. A grade of “C-” or better is required in the first course of a sequential course offering before enrolling in the second-level course of the sequence or in a prerequisite course. This includes ADM 157 , ADM 162 , BCA 133 , BCA 213 and BCA 212 or CSC 110 .
For more information about the Office Assistant program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/btec/officeassistant.asp.
Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Urban
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.
Program Entry Requirements
- Complete an application for admission.
- Satisfy the assessment requirement.
- Attend any required information/registration session.
Students start any semester.
Graduation Requirements
To earn an Office Assistant diploma, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.