Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic
| Major: 5146 First Term: 2005 Fall Final Term: Current Award: CCL Total Credits: 16-21 CIPS Code: 52.0401 | Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: College-Specific Occupational Area: Information Technology / Computer Science Instructional Council: Office Automation Systems (43) GPA: 2.00 |
Detailed Program Information | |
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic program provides basic skills in computer software applications for entry-level employment in a wide variety of occupations. Coursework includes basic software applications in word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, electronic messaging/personal information management, presentation graphics, and project management. This certificate program is designed to assist students in preparing for core examinations for certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist.
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Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area.
| Required Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: 13-18 | |||
| GBS104 | Quality Telephone Techniques | 1 | |
| OAS101 | Computer Typing I: Keyboarding and Formatting | 3 | |
| OAS108 | Business English | 3 | |
| Students will select one of two tracks: | |||
| Track I: | Credits: 6 | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications | 3 | |
| + | BPC210 | Advanced Computer Usage and Applications | 3 |
| Track II: | Credits 9-11 | ||
| BPC100CD | Living Online (1) OR | ||
| BPC106AH | MS Outlook: Level I (.5) AND | ||
| + | BPC106BH | Microsoft Outlook: Level II (.5) | 1 |
| BPC/CIS114AE | Excel: Level I (1) AND | ||
| + | BPC/CIS114BE | Excel: Level II (1) OR | |
| BPC/CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet (3) | 2-3 | |
| BPC/CIS117AM | Database Management: Microsoft Access-Level I (1) AND | ||
| + | BPC/CIS117BM | Database Management: Microsoft Access-Level II (1) OR | |
| BPC/CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) | 2-3 | |
| BPC/CIS118AB | Powerpoint: Level I | 1 | |
| + | BPC/CIS118BB | Powerpoint: Level II | 1 |
| BPC/OAS135DK | Word: Level I | 2 | |
| Restricted Electives | |||
| Credits: 3 | |||
| BPC100AD | Computing Fundamentals | 1 | |
| BPC100BD | Key Software Applications | 1 | |
| BPC100CD | Living Online | 1 | |
| BPC/CIS121AE | Windows Operating System: Level I | 1 | |
| OAS103AA | Computer Typing: Skill Building | 1 | |
| OAS118 | 10-Key By Touch | 1 | |
| Program Competencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Create, modify, and store mail messages using the special features and concepts of a desktop information management system. (BPC100CD, BPC106AH, BPC106BH) | ||
| 2. | Perform microcomputer applications in word processing, spreadsheet, and database; explore basic business-personal computer concepts. (BPC110, BPC210) | ||
| 3. | Create spreadsheets for use in business decisions. (BPC110, BPC210, BPC/CIS114AE, BPC/CIS114BE, BPC/CIS114DE) | ||
| 4. | Operate a computerized database program for management of business information. (BPC 110, BPC210, BPC/CIS117AM, BPC/CIS117BM, BPC/CIS117DM) | ||
| 5. | Create, modify, and store presentation documents with visual images and charts for business purposes, using a computer graphics program. (BPC110, BPC210, BPC/CIS118AB, BPC/CIS118BB) | ||
| 6. | Produce professionally formatted documents using word processing. (BPC110, BPC210, BPC135DK) | ||
| 7. | Perform advanced applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, integration and Internet; explore appropriate computer ethics. (BPC210) | ||
| 8. | Keyboard mastery and proper basic formatting of documents. (OAS101) | ||
| 9. | Use correct English grammar in written communication. (OAS108) | ||
| 10. | Projecting a professional/positive image over the phone. (GBS104) | ||
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.