Office Information Systems: Office Specialist, CERT

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (AAS-OS)
College Certificate: (CERT-OS)

About the Program

The Office Information Systems Office Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of certifications in the computer related industries. Students currently employed in this field can obtain the skills needed to advance in management positions in their career.

This Program Offers:

• Office Specialist Associate of Applied Science: 61 credit hours
• Office Specialist College Certificate: 30 credit hours

Program Goals

• To prepare students as skilled office information specialist, proficient in the operation of state-of-the-art equipment and software
• To teach students to appropriately utilize and accomplish work-related tasks accurately and proficiently in an office environment
• To provide students knowledge of the finance and legal aspects of the office environment
• To provide the foundation to prepare students to successfully pass the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam administered by an independent Microsoft Office contractor

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to successfully pass the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam, given by an independent Microsoft Office contractor, with a proficiency score of 70% or higher
• Understand and demonstrate proficiency in applying basic application of Microsoft Office suite applications to manage information and solve problems
• Demonstrate appropriate competency in interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in a business office environment
• Select, use and implement Internet and Web search engine tools for locating information for selected projects
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems through creative and appropriate methods

College Certificate Goals

• To prepare students to be proficient in and understand the functionality of Microsoft Office suite applications to manage information and solve problems

College Certificate Outcomes

• Understand and demonstrate competency in applying basic application of Microsoft Office suite applications
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems through creative and appropriate methods
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement Internet and Web search engine tools for locating information

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Obtain an Education Development Plan (Plan of Work), outlining the student’s plan for program completion from an academic advisor
• Complete 15 credits of required program courses, including BUS 225  and BUS 228 
• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter this program on the WCCCD Application for Admission or change intent at the Admissions Office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer