CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Description
This highly intensive certificate program is designed to develop high-level computer software application skills. Extensive training in the use of software for database management, spreadsheets, e-mail, presentation, print graphics, and word processing will provide students with needed skill sets required by employers.

If an Intent to Graduate form is submitted five years after a student's completion of OFT 173, the department reserves the right to withhold credit until the student has demonstrated competency in this course.

(Housed in the Information and Computer Technologies Department)

Program Learning Outcomes


Requirements for Program Entrance
Students with no previous keyboarding background or a skill level less than 24 wpm must take OFT 110.


Distribution Requirements
Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours

ENG 101 College Composition 3
OFT 111 Intermediate Word*
3
OFT 141 Professional Grammar and Communications
4
OFT 170 Spreadsheet Applications-Excel
3
OFT 173 Multimedia Communications
3
Total
16


SECOND SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours

OFT 112 Advanced Word I
3
OFT 214 Administrative Office Procedures
4
OFT 240 Office Transcription
3
OFT 171 Microsoft Access
3
OFT 270 Office Technology Seminar and Work Practicum
2
Total
15
TOTAL CREDITS
31
* If background allows (25 wpm for 5 minutes). Otherwise must take OFT 110 before OFT 111.