Administrative Professional, Certificate

Certificate—38 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1315

This program prepares students for positions as administrative professionals, executive assistants, and secretaries. Graduates acquire strong skills in computer applications, written communications, and office procedures. Keyboarding, proofreading, document formatting, and language skills are emphasized.

Required Career Courses

35 credit hours as follows:

CIS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
OFT-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
OFT-102	Document Formatting	3
OFT-103	Office Language Skills	3
OFT-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy	1
OFT-116	Microsoft Outlook	1
OFT-122	Microsoft Excel	3
OFT-145	Microsoft Word	3
OFT-230	Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations	3
OFT-243	Business Writing	2
OFT-249	QuickBooks for Office Professionals	3
OFT-255	Administrative Office Procedures	3
OFT-257	Microsoft Access	3
OFT-260	Seminar	1

(Note: OFT-104 may need to be repeated. Minimum skill level recommended for employment is 50 wpm.)

Elective Career Courses

Select 3 credit hours from these courses:

OFT-246	Microsoft Office Integration	3
OFT-258	Internship	3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (10 credit hours)

CIS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
OFT-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
OFT-103	Office Language Skills	3
OFT-116	Microsoft Outlook	1

Semester 2 (11 credit hours)

OFT-102	Document Formatting	3
OFT-122	Microsoft Excel	3
OFT-145	Microsoft Word	3
OFT-243	Business Writing	2

Semester 3 (10 credit hours)

OFT-230	Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations	3
OFT-249	QuickBooks for Office Professionals	3
OFT-255	Administrative Office Procedures	3
OFT-260	Seminar	1

Semester 4 (7 credit hours)

OFT-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy	1
-
OFT-246	Microsoft Office Integration	3
OR-
OFT-258	Internship	3
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OFT-257	Microsoft Access	3