ADMN 2390 - Capstone Experience for APT

3 sem hrs cr

This culminating course will utilize the competencies developed in the professional courses to demonstrate decision-making and problem solving techniques in the field. Prerequisite: May only be taken with permission of Department Lead.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

• Build student’s knowledge of available resources for use in their work environment
• Extend students’ knowledge of work productivity skills by setting objectives, organizing, prioritizing, and accomplishing specific tasks
• Expand students’ understanding of critical thinking skills in relation to making decisions in an office setting

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to…

• plan and execute a project efficiently.
• track time used to complete a project.
• complete projects working alone or with a team with frequently changing information.
• identify appropriate resources to problem-solve in the contemporary office.
• use Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint to:
  • create, proofread, edit, and manage professional documents.
  • accurately apply standard rules of grammar.
  • create and apply graphics appropriately.
  • create and use Excel spreadsheets to track information, calculate and use statistical information.
  • create professional quality presentations using PowerPoint.
  • create, query, and track information.
• identify professional organizations related to the profession of an administrative assistant.
• engage in continuing education and life-long learning.