DCCCD
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.
