Office Technology, Certificate Level I

Gainful Employment

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Gainful Employment Information for Office Technology, Certificate Level I

First Semester

EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour
BCIS 1405 - Business Computer Applications 4 semester hours
BUSI 2304 - Business Report Writing and Correspondence 3 semester hours
POFI 2301 - Word Processing 3 semester hours
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I 3 semester hours
POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology 3 semester hours
HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 semester hours

Total: 20 Hours

Second Semester

BUSI/ACCT/CIS - Business, Accounting, or Office Technology Elective 3 semester hours ¹
ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets 3 semester hours
POFI 2340 - Advanced Word Processing 3 semester hours
POFT 1349 - Administrative Office Procedures II 3 semester hours
POFT 2331 - Administrative Project Solutions 3 semester hours
POFT 1193 - Special Topics in General Office/Clerical & Typing Services 1 semester hour ²
POFT 2288 - Internship - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 2 semester hours ²

Total: 18 Hours

Total Hours in Level I Certificate: 38

¹ Elective must be a 3-credit hour Business, Accounting, CIS, Speech, or Office Technology course. The suggested courses are ACCT 2301 , BUSI 1301 , BUSG 1304 , SPCH 1315 , ITSW 2337 , and IMED 2309 . Students are encouraged to consult the CIS / Business Coordinator since some students’ goals vary.
² Capstone Course. POFT 2288 is offered during summer, fall or spring semester depending on current student’s schedule.

Students must pass the classes listed in the curriculum with a C or better grade. Otherwise, they must re-take the class.