OFFICE TECHNOLOGY: INFORMATION PROCESSING

Description:
This highly intensive certificate program is designed to enhance existing computer software application skills. Extensive training in the use of software for database management, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and word processing will provide students with needed skill sets for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification Program.

If an Intent to Graduate form is submitted five years after a student's completion of OFT 201, OFT 170, OFT 171, or OFT 172, the department reserves the right to withhold credit until the student has demonstrated competency in these courses.

(Housed in the Office and Computer Programs Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY: 26 Credit Hours
OFT 111 Word Processing I*+	3
OFT 112 Word Processing II**	3
OFT 141 Grammar for the Office Professional**	3
OFT 201 Word Processing III	3
OFT 214 Administrative Office Procedures	3
OFT 240 Office Transcription	3
OFT 170 Spreadsheet Applications-Excel	3
OFT 171 Microsoft Access 2000 Professional	3
OFT 172 Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Presentations	2
Total	26

OTHER: 4 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition	3
GENERAL ELECTIVE	1
Total	4

TOTAL CREDITS	30

+ If background allows (25 nwam for 5 minutes)
* Placement exam available if typing over 40 nwam and previous word processing experience
** Credit by examination available.