Office Technology, Certificate Level I

First Semester

• EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour
• 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
• HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 semester hours

Second Semester

• BCIS 1405 - Business Computer Applications 4 semester hours
• POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology 3 semester hours
• BUSI/ACCT/CIS - Business, Accounting, or Office Technology Elective 3 semester hours ¹
• ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets 3 semester hours
• POFT 1349 - Administrative Office Procedures II 3 semester hours

Third Semester

• POFI 2340 - Advanced Word Processing 3 semester hours
• POFT 1321 - Business Math 3 semester hours
• POFT 2382 - Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 3 semester hours ^2-3

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 ACNT 1303  or 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

After completing the SWCID Certificate, a student will need to pass all parts of the TSI and complete these additional courses to receive an A.A.S. in Business Support Services from Howard College: 

ACNT 1303  or ACCT 2301 , BUSI 1301 - Business Principles , SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking I , Social / Behavioral Science Elective, BMGT 2388 - Internship - Business Administration and Management, General , Humanities OR Creative Arts Elective, ENGL 1301 - Composition I , Math OR Life and Physical Sciences Elective, and Elective.

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