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Microsoft Office Application Specialist
The Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate program, which includes 27 credit hours of instruction, will enable the student to upgrade his/her microcomputer application software skills and prepare for certification. This program is designed for those students who have completed a related technical diploma or degree or have appropriate work experience in the computer field. This certificate will prepare students for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certificate exam in the areas of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Program completers will have the prerequisite skills needed to successfully acquire entry level data entry and/or document processing and related positions.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate graduates are provided the skills needed to function in a microcomputer based office environment where data entry, document processing, and integration and presentation of data are commonplace and to prepare for certification. Graduates of this certificate program will have the prerequisite skills needed to successfully acquire entry level data entry and/or document processing and related positions that use Microsoft software applications.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATION SPECIALIST CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate program is designed for the quarter system. Students may enter the program during Fall and Spring quarters. The Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate program can be completed within a student's ability to enroll in sequential classes on a quarterly basis either day or evening. The Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate generally takes a maximum of 4 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 27 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 24 | |
| CIS 127* | Comprehensive Word Processing and Presentation Graphics (OL) | 6 |
| CIS 2228* | Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques (OL) | 6 |
| CIS 2229* | Comprehensive Database Techniques (OL) | 6 |
| CIS 224* | Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - PowerPoint | 3 |
| CIS 225* | Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - Outlook | 3 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $1,485
Books/Supplies: $600