Office Administration - Application Specialist
Curriculum Description
The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as administrative office personnel who use skills in the areas of office management, office finance, legal office, virtual office, customer service, and office software.
Course work includes computer applications, oral and written communication, analysis and coordination of office tasks and procedures, records management, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of office positions in business, government, and industry. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Certificate
C25370AS
NC CIP: 52.0204
Day, Evening, and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2018
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 145 | Social Media for Office Prof | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Office Applications I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 138 | Office Applications II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 140 | Internet Comm/Research | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 17
Additional Information
2015FA - New Certificate
Several Office Administration courses are sequential or are offered only once a year. Students should consult their academic advisor to create a course plan if they enter the program in the spring or summer or are not able to follow the plan above.
C25370AS