Overview
The Computer Applications Certificate assists professionals who are seeking career development opportunities while earning college credit, as well as students in any program or major who want to increase employment options by adding to their computer skills.
The certificate program builds proficiencies in using Microsoft Office software within a workplace environment. Many of the certificate courses prepare students to take Microsoft Office Support and Expert Specialist certification tests for various Microsoft Office software applications.
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Administrative Assistant (AA)Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Use Microsoft Office software within a work environment.
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Administrative assistant
- Clerical assistant
- Sales support staff
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of administrative assistants is projected to grow 12 percent by 2022.
$25,500 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Business Division Course Advising
Curriculum
Effective 2022-2023 academic year
Computer Applications Certificate (CAPC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM 130 | Electronic Word Processing: Microsoft Word | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| IM 150 | Electronic Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| IM XXX Technical Elective 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| IM 160 | Electronic Publications: Microsoft Publisher | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IM XXX Technical Elective 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| IM XXX Technical Elective 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| IM 109 | Introductory Database Management: Microsoft Access | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| IM 155 | Emerging Technologies and Social Media | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IM XXX Technical Elective 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| IM XXX Technical Elective 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 20 | 25 | 31 | |
Electives
| Technical Electives | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| IM 115 | Administrative Office Procedures and Practices | 3 |
| IM 135 | Business Document Formatting | 3 |
| IM 145 | Document Proofreading and Editing | 3 |
| IM 165 | Legal Office Environment | 3 |
| IM 170 | Electronic Project Management: Microsoft Project | 3 |
| IM 200 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| IM 260 | Medical Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| IM 290 | Administrative Assistant Capstone | 3 |