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2004 - 2005 / 2005 - 2006 Catalog
2005-2006 Catalog Year (Archived)
Degree Plans
Office Technology
Software Application Specialist Certificate

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY -- SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALIST

Offered at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View (see above), North Lake and Richland

(Certificate)

  • 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.OFCT.SOFT.APPL.04

The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification, which provides students valuable credentials and a competitive edge, is available for those who master required competencies.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

POFI 2301 Word Processing 3
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets 3
POFI 1441 Computer Applications II OR 4
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database (4)
POFT 1328 Business and Professional Presentations 3
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing for the Office OR 3
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing (3)
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The Software Application Specialist Certificate will help to prepare students for individual Microsoft Office Specialist exams at a proficient level.

Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent POFI courses. Consult the Office Technology advisor for details.