The Administrative Office Technology Department offers students the opportunity to learn skills needed to enter the workforce as highly skilled office workers. Courses in this department prepare students for office work in business and industry including medical and legal offices. Graduates find jobs as administrative assistants, word processing specialists, and legal assistants.

Students may earn an associate degree in Administrative Office Technology, an associate degree in Administrative Office Technology with a specialization in Paralegal, or a certificate in Data Entry, Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office, and Office Applications.

Students use current software and technology as they develop competencies in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and administrative procedures. Students also have the opportunity to develop decision-making, research, and public relations skills. This combination of skills prepares the student to be successful in today’s office environment.