Get ahead as an administrative professional with an associate degree from CCC
Are you looking for a rewarding career that offers stability, growth and variety? Then consider becoming an administrative professional! Administrative professionals are the backbone of any organization, providing essential support to keep businesses and organizations running smoothly. With Clackamas Community College's Administrative Professional Associate Degree, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed and grow in this in-demand field.
What is CCC’s Administrative Professional Associate Degree?
The
Administrative Professional Associate Degree at Clackamas Community
College is a two-year program that provides a comprehensive
understanding of the administrative field. You will learn essential
skills in communication, business law, finance, office technology and
more. The program also includes practical experience to help you gain
real-world skills and make career connections.
Required classes for the Administrative Professional Associate Degree
Job prospects are strong for Administrative Professional Associate Degree
Administrative professionals are the backbone of many organizations, providing vital support across various industries. An Administrative Professions Associate Degree from CCC equips you for a wide range of in-demand careers.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% job growth for administrative assistants over the next decade. This translates to a steady stream of job openings for qualified candidates.
Discover the essential skills taught in CCC's Administrative Professional Associate Degree
With
the Administrative Professional Associate Degree, you will learn a
variety of skills that are in high demand by employers, including:
- Strong typing skills: Develop typing skills, including touch typing and proficiency in numerical data entry.
- Mastery of essential business software: Learn essential business software, providing skills in word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation tools, email and calendars, and form creation.
- Keen understanding of organizational needs: Gain an understanding of organizational needs, with the ability to identify and analyze the skills necessary for effective operations.
- Solid business and accounting skills: Learn business and accounting skills, enabling you to articulate, analyze and apply basic math and accounting principles in everyday business scenarios.
- Effective communication skills: Hone effective communication skills, demonstrated by your proficiency in writing clear and grammatically correct business documents (letters, reports, memos) and delivering impactful presentations.
Investing in your future
Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.