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(Level I Certificate)
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.BUS.OFF.19
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 | Elective (one course) | 3-4 |
16-17 |
Minimum Hours Required | 16-17 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following courses:
ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | 4 |
POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
POFI 1341 | Computer Applications II | 3 |
POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
POFT 1328 | Business Presentations | 3 |
POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication | 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.