Computer Applications for the Office Certificate

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Degree: Certificate
HEGIS Code: 5005
Curriculum Code: 1787
Campus Location: North, Distance
Business & Public Service Division

Program Description
Program Competencies
Curriculum

Program Description

The Computer Applications for the Office certificate program provides students with office and computer skills to meet the workplace needs in Western New York. Students develop entry-level office and computer skills or upgrade their current skills for employment or advancement. Students who complete the required computer courses may qualify to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.

The certificate also provides opportunities for lifelong learning, transfer preparation, career enhancement and job placement by offering coursework that is continuously assessed, serves the needs of a diverse student population and facilitates the acquisition of general education competencies necessary for competing in a changing economic climate. Courses completed in the Computer Applications for the Office program can be applied to a degree in Office Management or Liberal Arts and Science—General Studies. The certificate allows students to complete the required courses through distance learning or in a traditional seated classroom.

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with a certificate in Computer Applications for the Office, the graduate will be able to:

Utilize current software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, graphics and operating system applications
Be skilled in new and emerging technology including use of the Internet, intranets, e-mail and Web site design
Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and quantitative methods
Write correctly and effectively
Listen and speak effectively
Demonstrate the ability to read critically
Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 30-31

First Year, Fall Semester

OF 102 - College Keyboarding Credit Hours: 3
OF 121 - MS Vista Credit Hours: 1 or
OF 122 - MS Outlook Credit Hours: 1
OF 124 - MS PowerPoint Credit Hours: 1
OF 125 - MS Word Level 1 Credit Hours: 1
OF 135 - MS Word Level 2 Credit Hours: 1
OF 126 - MS Excel Level 1 Credit Hours: 1
OF 136 - MS Excel Level 2 Credit Hours: 1
OF 140 - Business English Credit Hours: 3
OF 162 - Internet Access & Research Credit Hours: 3

First Year, Spring Semester

OF 127 - MS Access Level 1 Credit Hours: 1
OF 137 - MS Access Level 2 Credit Hours: 1
OF 139 - Integrated MS Office Credit Hours: 2
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3
General Education Elective Credit Hours 3
Math Elective Credit Hours 3
Office Management & Admin. Elective Credit Hours 3

Note:

OF 164 can be substituted for OF 124, OF 125, OF 126, and OF 127.