Make college work for you
If you want to move up in your current job or make a change, the administrative programs at Dakota County Technical College may be the right fit. These programs are designed for adults who need maximum flexibility.
Choose from one of three areas: Administrative Support, Legal Administrative Assistant, or Medical Administrative Specialist.
Online on your schedule
The administrative programs were designed with flexibility in mind. Students tend to be adults who want to advance in their organization or transition to an office environment that can be better for balancing work and life.
You can complete your education entirely online on your schedule. The classes are “asynchronous,” meaning that class information is available online at any time of day or night. You don’t have to be in front of a computer at a specific time.
If a student does want an on-campus experience as part of their education, there are general education courses that can be taken on campus.
You can take classes one or two at a time or enroll full-time. You can start Fall or Spring semester. If you want to earn a diploma or A.A.S. degree, get a head start by taking a summer course, like English or Communications.
Explore all administrative programs at DCTC
Administrative Support
Learn more about Administrative Support programs
Successful administrative assistants are highly organized, detail-driven, and confident communicators.
Awards offered:
- Executive Administrative Specialist – A.A.S. Degree 60 credits
- Administrative Assistant – Diploma 36 credits
- Microsoft Office Applications Management – Certificate 18 credits
Legal Administrative Assistant
Learn about Legal Administrative Assistant programs
The legal administrative curriculum prepares students to work in a variety of law-related environments. There are job openings with competitive salaries across the Twin Cities.
Awards offered:
- Legal Administrative Assistant – A.A.S. Degree 60 credits
- Legal Administrative Assistant – Diploma 42 credits
Medical Administrative Specialist
Learn about Medical Administrative Specialist programs
Prepare for a medical administrative career in a growing field through hands-on experience and specialized medical courses. Successful medical administrative assistants – sometimes called medical secretaries – are organized, detail-oriented, and clear communicators.
Awards offered:
- Medical Administrative Specialist – A.A.S. Degree 60 credits
- Medical Administrative Specialist – Diploma 44 credits
Earn your Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
As part of all administrative support programs, you can earn valuable Microsoft Office certifications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Office software makes up the top five “hot technologies” required across all job postings (source: O-Net Online).
Learn more about administrative programs at DCTC by contacting:
Admissions
admissions@dctc.edu
651-423-8266
Room 2-110
Amy Evanson
Administrative Technology Instructor
amy.evanson@dctc.edu
651-423-8239
