This is an archived Dallas College Online Catalog. Please visit our current Online CatalogOnline Catalog at https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/cattoc.cfm?loc=DCCCD.
Notice: This catalog is no longer actively maintained. Some of the links/pages may no longer function. We apologize for any inconvenience.
DCCCD 2007-2008 Catalog banner
Previous Catalog Years  Previous Catalog Years
Catalog Table of Contents  Catalog Table of Contents
    Degrees Degrees
         Associate in Arts Degree  Associate in Arts Degree
         Associate in Sciences Degree  Associate in Sciences Degree
         Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree  Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
         Associate in Applied Sciences Degree  Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
         Field of Study Degrees  Field of Study Degrees
         Emphasis Degrees  Emphasis Degrees
         Transfer Degree  Transfer Degree
         Degree Plans (by Location)  Degree Plans (by Location)
         Degree Plans (by Subject)  Degree Plans (by Subject)
         Course Descriptions  Course Descriptions
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Curriculum
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Options for AAS Awards
Transfer Services  Transfer Services
Degree Plans - Office Technology - Software Application Specialist Certificate (Archived)

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY -- SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALIST

Also referred to as: Business Office Systems and Support -- Software Application Specialist

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

(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.BOSS.SFTWRE.08

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 OR 3
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing (3)
16
Minimum Hours Required 16

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 Business Office Systems and Support advisor for details.

Skip to Home navigation