Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist (NB)
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist
Credits required 24
Dean
William Berardi
Program Contact
Carol Martin, Department Chair and Professor of Office Administration, ext. 2408
Program Code: MI
Program Goals Statement
This certificate prepares students to become a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist—an individual who has passed exams for certifying his or her skills in one or more of the Microsoft Office desktop applications. It provides an opportunity for students to achieve a portable, globally recognized credential that proves their abilities as productive Microsoft Office users. Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market.
Program Information
- Transfer credits for any course in the Office Administration Department must be approved by the Office Administration Department Chairperson.
- In addition to the requirements of this program, it is recommended that students enroll in CED 210 - Cooperative Work Experience after completion of the OFC courses listed in the program. Students may gain valuable work experience by enrolling in CED 210 which places students in office positions related to their academic program.
- Certification exams in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access are available.
- The Microsoft Office Application Specialist certification program is the only Microsoft-approved program in the world for certifying proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Students who need basic keyboarding skills should enroll in OFC 102 in Semester 1.
- This program is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce immediately.
- Graduates may go on to work in any type of office.
Program Requirements
Program Courses
| CIS 121 | Operating Systems | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| OFC 130 | Microsoft Office Word Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 131 | Microsoft Office Excel Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 132 | Microsoft Office PowerPoint Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 133 | Microsoft Office Access Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 134 | Microsoft Office Outlook Specialist | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Choose one 3-credit elective from the following
| BUS 113 | Introduction to Business Functions and Practices | 3 credits |
| BUS 155 | Business Ethics | 3 credits |
| CIS 122 | Internet Developer | 3 credits |
| CIT 131 | Business Creativity | 3 credits |
| OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
| OFC 150 | Speech Recognition | 3 credits |
| OFC 262 | Desktop Publishing Projects and Web Design | 3 credits |
| OFC 266 | Administrative Office Management | 3 credits |
| MAN 101 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| MAR 101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
ENG 101,
OFC 130,
OFC 131,
OFC 132
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
CIS 121, Elective,
OFC 133,
OFC 134
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
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