Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate

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

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.

Certificate Requirements (Min 30 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 #
OIS 150 - Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 4 #
OIS 250 - Advanced Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 3 #
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 10 *

* Approved Electives (Min 10 Credits)

BUSN 105 - Professional Workplace Skills Credit(s): 2
BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3
BUSN 195 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
BUSN 203 - Management Information Systems Credit(s): 3
CIS 135 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credit(s): 2
CIS 210 - Web Page Design & Structure Credit(s): 3
CIS 215 - Web Publishing Credit(s): 3
CNSS 115 - Cyber Ethics Credit(s): 3
CNSS 130 - Introduction to Networks Credit(s): 4
CNSS 150 - A plus Computer Maintenance Credit(s): 4
CNSS 245 - SQL Server Credit(s): 4
CSCI 101 - Computer Science 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 *

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

Second Semester

CIS 125 - Business Technology Tools Credit(s): 2 #
CIS 130 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit(s): 3 #
OIS 250 - Advanced Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 3 #
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 7 *

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

NOTES:

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