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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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Use current Microsoft Office software within a work environment
- Provide technical support and training to users of Microsoft Office software
- Assist computer users within an organization
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Administrative Assistant
- Clerical Assistant
- Sales Support
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 6 percent through 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Nationally, about 75,000 openings for computer support specialists are projected to be available each year, on average.
$30,160 - $57,910 annual salary (depending on area of concentration)
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Curriculum
Effective 2023-2024 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 |