Administrative Professional (Cert)

Certificate—36 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1315

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

Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Career Courses
30 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/Writing Skills	3
OFT-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy 1	1
OFT-116	Microsoft Outlook	1
OFT-122	Microsoft Excel	3
OFT-145	Microsoft Word	3
OFT-230	Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations	3
OFT-255	Administrative Office Procedures	3
OFT-258	Internship	3
OFT-260	Seminar	1
Elective Career Courses
Select 6 credit hours from the following:		6
Advanced Computer Applications Track (6 hours – choose 2 courses:)
OFT-246	Microsoft Office Integration	3
OFT-249	QuickBooks for Office Professionals	3
OFT-257	Microsoft Access	3
Legal Office Professional Track (6 hours)
BUS-136	Business Law	3
PLS-110	Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3
Medical Office Professional track (6 hours)
MRT-110	Medical Terminology	3
MRT-111	Health Information Management	3
Total Credit Hours		36

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OFT-104 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy may need to be repeated. Minimum skill level recommended for employment: 50 wpm

Suggested Schedule

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credit Hours
CIS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
OFT-100	Keyboarding & Basic Formatting	3
OFT-103	Office Language/Writing Skills	3
OFT-116	Microsoft Outlook	1
	Credit Hours	10
Semester 2
OFT-102	Document Formatting	3
OFT-122	Microsoft Excel	3
OFT-145	Microsoft Word	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 3
OFT-230	Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations	3
OFT-255	Administrative Office Procedures	3
OFT-260	Seminar	1
Elective 1 from Chosen Track		3
	Credit Hours	10
Semester 4
OFT-104	Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy	1
OFT-258	Internship	3
Elective 2 from Chosen Track		3
	Credit Hours	7
	Total Credit Hours	36