2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Business Office Systems and Support
Title: Business Office Specialist Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
Brookhaven, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland campus only
- 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 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 1 OR | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing 1 OR | (3) |
| POFM 1302 | Medical Software Applications | (3) |
| +Elective | Elective (one course) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| 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.