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BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Gainful Employment Information(Level II Certificate)
Officially known as: Office Technology -- Administrative Support
Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C2.BOSS.ADM.SUPP.08
The Administrative Support Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional. The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| POFI 1301 | Computer Application I | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding OR | 3 |
| POFT 2301 | Intermediate Keyboarding | (3) |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications II OR | 3 |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | (3) |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER II
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I OR | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | (3) |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1325 | Business Math Using Technology OR | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | (3) |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking OR | (3) |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | (3) |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication | 3 |
| POFT 1380 | Cooperative Education - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General OR | 3 |
| POFT 1382 | Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | (3) |
| POFI 2450 | Databases OR | 4 |
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database OR | (4) |
| POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management I | (3) |
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing OR | 3 |
| POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing OR | (3) |
| ITSC 1315 | Project Management Software | (3) |
| +Elective | 1-4 | |
| 13-17 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 43-47 | |
+Electives - must select from any 1-4 credit hour ACNT, BMGT, IMED, ITSC, ITSW, MRKG, POFI, or POFT course.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Gainful Employment Information(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Officially known as: Office Technology -- Executive Assistant
Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.BOSS.EXE.ASST.08
The Associate of Applied Science Degree comprehensive curriculum is designed as an advanced level program to prepare students for executive assistant and computer support positions in an office environment. Students will use state-of-the-art technology to develop skills necessary to become a productive member of the business community. Topics include office management, human relations, records management, oral and written business communications, plus word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and telecommunication applications.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals OR | 1 |
| POFT 1127 | Introduction to Keyboarding | (1) |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications II OR | 3 |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | (3) |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 13 |
SEMESTER II
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding OR | 3 |
| POFT 2301 | Intermediate Keyboarding | (3) |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I OR | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | (3) |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1328 | Business Presentations | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management I | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math AND | 3 |
| +Elective | Natural Science | 4 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 19 |
SEMESTER IV
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing OR | 3 |
| POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing OR | (3) |
| ITSC 1315 | Project Management Software | (3) |
| POFI 2450 | Databases OR | 4 |
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | (4) |
| POFT 1380 | Cooperative Education - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General OR | 3 |
| POFT 1382 | Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | (3) |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking OR | (3) |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | (3) |
| 13 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+Natural Science Elective - must be selected from any four-credit hour course from the AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- OFFICE ASSISTANT
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Officially known as: Office Technology -- Office Assistant
Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.BOSS.OFC.ASST.12
Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals OR | 1 |
| POFT 1127 | Introduction to Keyboarding | (1) |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I OR | 3 |
| POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management I | (3) |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures I OR | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | (3) |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications II OR | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing OR | (3) |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | (3) |
| +Elective | 3-4 | |
| 16-17 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16-17 |
+Elective - must be selected from any 3 or 4 credit hour ACNT, BMGT, IMED, ITSC, ITSW, MRKG, POFI or POFT course including but not limited to:
| POFT 1325 | Business Math Using Technology | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding | 3 |
| POFT 1380 | Cooperative Education - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 |
| POFT 1382 | Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT -- SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALIST
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
Officially known as: Office Technology -- Software Application Specialist
Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake and Richland only
(Block Scheduling available on North Lake Campus)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.BOSS.SFTWRE.08
The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications which provide students valuable credentials and a competitive edge is available for those who master required competencies.
Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office Specialist exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent POFI courses. Consult the Business Office Systems and Support advisor for details.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2450 | Databases OR | 4 |
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | (4) |
| POFT 1328 | Business Presentations | 3 |
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing OR | 3 |
| POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing OR | (3) |
| ITSC 1315 | Project Management Software | (3) |
| 16 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 |
Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office Specialist exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent POFI courses. Consult the Business Office Systems and Support advisor for details.
