Administrative Professional

Associate in Applied Science
Career Degree
Cost
$11,583*

Keep business running

From people to processes, businesses are complicated—and they need dedicated (and qualified) administrative professionals to keep them running smoothly. Learn to excel at this craft by studying at College of Lake County. You develop skills ranging from accounting to social media management, and, upon graduation, you’re ready to go far in any professional operation.

What can you do with an Administrative Professional degree?

You can manage busy workplaces—from the employees to the daily operations—or help businesses improve their efficiency. You can excel in these roles:

  • administrative assistant
  • office manager
  • business analyst

Highlights

  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Career Degree

    Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Full-time students finish in 2 years.
  • WIOA Program

Career Outlook

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  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options and degree requirements, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    AMT 112 3
    AMT 113 3
    AMT 117 3
    MTH 114 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 112
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 113
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 117
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 114
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    AMT 114 3
    AMT 213 3
    AMT 217 3
    ACC 110 2
    ENG 121 3
    BUS 221 3
    • Course Code AMT 114
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 213
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 217
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ACC 110
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENG 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BUS 221
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose concentration / elective courses other than BUS 221 based on their interest.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    AMT 116 3
    AMT 115 3
    BUS 121 3
    CMM 121 3
    BUS 227 3
    • Course Code AMT 116
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 115
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BUS 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CMM 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BUS 227
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose CMM 128 instead of CMM 121. Students also can choose concentration / elective courses other than BUS 227 based on their interest.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    AMT 111 3
    AMT 216 3
    BUS 238 3
    PSY 121 3
    HUM 127 3
    • Course Code AMT 111
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 216
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BUS 238
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code HUM 127
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose PSY 122 instead of PSY 121. Students can also choose other courses instead of HUM 127.

Total Credit Hours

61

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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