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Administrative Support

Administrative Support - Certificate

Program Requirements:

Admission Type:

General College Admission
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(843) 347-3186

a desk holds a number of office items including computers, keyboards and binders

If you enjoy working in an office environment and would like to get to work quickly, the Administrative Support certificate program is for you. This curriculum prepares you for entry-level office occupations and is ideal for students who are looking for a program that provides the skills needed for many office positions.

For more information, contact:
Lydia Tisdale - (843) 349-5275

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Administrative Support program find that they are highly-sought employees, with skills that qualify them for a number of general office duties, from data entry and transcription to document formatting and light accounting. Employment opportunities can be found in the following fields:

Banks
Education, legal, and medical offices
Construction companies
Retailers
Real estate companies
Government agencies

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Career Resource Center for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

Gainful Employment Information

See Administrative Support Gainful Employment Information.

Program Information
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements: A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all AOT-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Most Administrative Support (AOT) courses are offered only once each year, so following the recommended course sequence is extremely important.
First Semester - Fall
AOT 105	Keyboarding	3
AOT 134	Office Communications	3
AOT 165	Information Processing Software	3
AOT 239	Computerized Office Accounting	3
	TOTAL	12
Second Semester - Spring
AOT 110	Document Formatting	3
AOT 234	Admin. Office Communications	3
ENG 155	Communications I	3
PSY 103*	Human Relations	3
	TOTAL	12
	Total Credit Hours	24

Current Semester Information

Summer Classes

Classes Begin

May 20 (Full Summer/Fast Forward I)
June 25 (Fast Forward II)

Final Exams:

June 21 (Fast Forward I)
August 5-8 (Full Spring/Fast Forward II)

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JUN 18

Education Majors Open House

Come learn about Education majors at HGTC!