Associate in Office Administracion - Summerdale - PA - Pennsylvania - Central Pennsylvania College - I980

Central Penn Advantages for Office Administration Majors

    * Due to demand this program starts in Summer and Fall only
    * Enter a program that stresses effective management, communication and
       organizational practice, computer software applications, and accounting principles, in
       addition to traditional office skills
    * Learn hands-on the techniques to efficiently manage the office environment, thereby
       maintaining and increasing business productivity
    * Acquire on-the-job experience and make valuable business contacts during a
       professional internship at an area business
    * Select alternate courses for placement as a Legal Office Specialist
    * Enjoy a 100 % placement rate for well paying employment in your major
    * Receive your associate degree in as little as 18 months
    * Experience small class sizes and personalized instruction
    * Learn from professors who have first hand, real-world experience

What kind of work does an Office Administration graduate do?

Central Penn Office Administration Associate degree program graduates master traditional clerical skills and display a working knowledge of effective management, computerized word processing, spreadsheet applications, database management, and accounting principles. They serve in a very wide variety of administrative assistant positions in business, government, legal and medical office settings.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants entering the Office Administration Program must have a 2.0 GPA (or C average), and should be detail-oriented, personable students with an academic or business background, emphasis on communication.

Office Administration Internship

Upon completion of your program course work, you will participate in a professional internship. This is the last step in your development toward professional success. You will sharpen your skills and personal attributes by directly interacting with professionals in office administration related fields. The internship gives you the opportunity to use all the knowledge you acquired while attending Central Penn. No matter where you complete your internship, you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in this high-paying career.

Who will I work for?

Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Office Administration graduates includes:

    * Rite Aid Corporation
    * Precision Millworks & Cabinetry, Somerset, PA
    * Argot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY
    * American Cancer Society

Who will teach me?

The Office Administration faculty at Central Pennsylvania College are highly knowledgeable professionals who bring relevant work experience to the classroom. Our professors care about the career success of each student, and they will work with you on an individual basis to help you accomplish your academic goals. These same professors serve as student academic advisors, maintaining personal relationships with students as well as serving as a reference and friend. And because of Central Penn's small class size, you receive the personalized instruction you need to complete your course work in a timely and professional manner.