Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate

Award Granted Upon Completion: Certificate in Microsoft Office Specialist
Credits/Contacts Required: 30/30
Major code: 04/426
CIP Code: 520401

Gainful Employment Information

Description

In today’s competitive market, having proficiency in the latest productivity software tools can set you apart and demonstrate your desire to keep your technological skill-set up to date. This program is designed to assist students in developing professional-level competency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and personal information management software. Students may further enhance their employability options by completing an associate degree or seeking professional certifcations. All courses in this certificate may be applied to the CIS: Software/Network Support Associate degree.

General Education Requirements

None

Requirements (Min 32 Credits)

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4 #
CIS 123 - Microsoft PowerPoint Credit(s): 1 #
CIS 125 - Business Technology Tools Credit(s): 2 #
CIS 130 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CIS 140 - Database Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CIS 240 - Advanced Database Applications Credit(s): 3 #
OIS 150 - Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 4 #
OIS 250 - Advanced Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 3 #
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 7

* Approved Electives (Min 7 Credits)

BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3
BUSN 195 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
CIS 103 - Visual Basic Credit(s): 4
CIS 115 - Using Microsoft Windows Credit(s): 3
CIS 135 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credit(s): 2
CIS 203 - Visual Basic for Applications Credit(s): 3
CIS 210 - Web Page Design & Structure Credit(s): 3
CIS 215 - Web Publishing Credit(s): 3
CIS 220 - Java Programming Credit(s): 4
CIS 235 - Mobile App Development Credit(s): 3
CNSS 130 - Introduction to Networks Credit(s): 4
CNSS 150 - A plus Computer Maintenance Credit(s): 4
CSCI 121 - C++ Programming I Credit(s): 3

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4 #
CIS 123 - Microsoft PowerPoint Credit(s): 1 #
CIS 140 - Database Applications Credit(s): 3 #
OIS 150 - Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 4 #
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 3 | Contacts: 3

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 16

Second Semester

CIS 125 - Business Technology Tools Credit(s): 2 #
CIS 130 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CIS 240 - Advanced Database Applications Credit(s): 3 #
OIS 250 - Advanced Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 3 #
XXXX xxx - Approved Elective Credit(s): 4 | Contacts: 4

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 15 | Contacts: 15

Notes

# These courses must be taken within five years of graduation to meet certificate requirements.