2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Business Office Systems and Support
(Level 2 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Application 1 | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding OR | 3 |
| POFT 2301 | Intermediate Keyboarding # | (3) |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications 2 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) |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures 1 OR | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | (3) |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 # | (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 |
| Semester Total | 15-17 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 45-47 | |
|---|---|---|
# Students cannot duplicate these courses as a required course and as an elective course.
+Electives - must be selected from the following courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | 4 |
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management 1 | 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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.BOSS.EXE.ASST.19
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals OR | 1 |
| POFT 1127 | Introduction to Keyboarding | (1) |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications 2 OR | 3 |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | (3) |
| HIST 1301 | United States History 1 | 3 |
| ++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 1329 | Beginning Keyboarding OR | 3 |
| POFT 2301 | Intermediate Keyboarding | (3) |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures 1 OR | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | (3) |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1328 | Business Presentations | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management 1 | 3 |
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | 4 |
| POFI 2331 | Desktop Publishing OR | 3 |
| POFI 2340 | Advanced Word Processing OR | (3) |
| ITSC 1315 | Project Management Software | (3) |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math AND | 3 |
| +Elective | Natural Science | 4 |
| Semester Total | 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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals OR | 1 |
| POFT 1127 | Introduction to Keyboarding | (1) |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 # OR | 3 |
| POFT 1319 | Records and Information Management 1 | (3) |
| POFT 1301 | Business English | 3 |
| POFT 1309 | Administrative Office Procedures 1 OR | 3 |
| POFM 1317 | Medical Administrative Support | (3) |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications 2 # OR | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing # OR | (3) |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | (3) |
| +Elective | Elective (one course) | 3-4 |
| Semester Total | 16-17 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16-17 | |
|---|---|---|
# Students cannot duplicate these courses as a required course and as an elective course.
+Elective - must be selected from the following courses:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSW 1407 | Introduction to Database | 4 |
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| POFI 1341 | Computer Applications 2 | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFT 1321 | Business Math | 3 |
| POFT 1328 | Business Presentations | 3 |
| POFT 1380 | Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 |
| POFT 1382 | Cooperative Education-General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
(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.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| 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) |
| Semester Total | 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.