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OFFICE TECHNOLOGY -- SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALIST

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

Offered at Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, 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.APPL

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.