As part of the Service Division at Trenholm State Technical College, the Office Administration program prepares students for a variety of office careers and general administrative assistant positions.  This department, sometimes referred to as Office Technology, serves the student, community, and college in a very important and distinct way.   The student will learn how to use technology in the preparation, reproduction, distribution, storage, and communication of information from which informed and accurate management decisions can be made.  In other words, within the Office Administration department, students learn to be both Office Administrators and Office Technologists - the very best of both worlds.

The repertoire of tools used to become Administrators/Technologists include but are not limited to: Microsoft Office XP Professional, Adobe PageMaker, XP Professional, Utilities, and other related software tools.  Take for example the collection of data to be prepared in a spreadsheet for analysis.  The student learns to collect the data, create spreadsheet applications to process the data, and use PowerPoint to prepare a summary presentation for management.  Also, the student will use desktop publishing software, i.e., Adobe PageMaker, to prepare a distribution newsletter.  It is the sum total of these office application tools that enables an individual to become a superb office administrator and technologist.

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is an authorized Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) training and testing center.  MOUS Certification carries national recognition and can be valuable in obtaining employment or enhanced credentials for better salary opportunities.

Occupational Choices

Employment opportunities are expected to grow and earnings can range from entry level positions to much higher incomes for certified and experienced individuals.

Average Full-time Wage

The average full-time wage for an office administrator is $16.00 to $ 30.00 per hour. *

Awards Available

Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Office Administration
Certificate in Office Administration

Estimated Length & Cost*

* Tax not included.  Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books may vary considerably among suppliers.  The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term.  Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

^*Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006-2007.