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(Level II Certificate)
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.SPEC.19
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) |
SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking OR | (3) |
SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | (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) |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 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) |
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 | Elective (one course) | 3-4 |
15-17 |
Minimum Hours Required | 45-47 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following courses:
ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | 4 |
POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management I | 3 |
POFT 1328 | Business Presentations | 3 |
POFT 2301 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 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.