In the administrative support technology program you will receive a foundation in computer software applications, business office procedures, and document preparation as well as opportunities to develop appropriate professional interpersonal and human relations skills. You'll be prepared for a career in a variety of business settings that include government, education, corporate settings, health care, and more This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.
The administrative support technology program, offered by RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, provides students with opportunities to develop skills needed in processing information using a variety of integrated office software applications as well as appropriate professional interpersonal communication skills. Graduates will input, manipulate, and retrieve data; use interactive office software and e-mail; learn information processing skills for applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database; and perform other office duties.
The administrative support technology is available as an associate in applied science (AAS) degree or as an Associate+Bachelor's Degree Program.
The AAS degree in administrative support technology is a career-focused degree program that leads to immediate entry into well-paying careers at the paraprofessional or technician level.
The Associate+Bachelor's Degree Program in administrative support technology prepares you to complete an RIT bachelor's degree. In this option, upon successful completion of the AAS degree in administrative support technology, provided you maintain a 2.5 or higher grade point average in the program, you will enroll into RIT's School of Individualized Study, where you can pursue a bachelor's degree in applied arts and science.
Learn more about the benefits of pursuing an Associate+Bachelor's Degree Program.
Microsoft Certification
NTID's business studies department operates an authorized testing center for Microsoft Office Specialist. Preparatory courses are offered for several exams each semester.