Program Code: 6577
The Office Specialist certificate is an 18-credit hour program in general office operations and procedures. Positions available to program graduates include word processor, clerk and general office worker, among many others.
Coursework includes software applications, keyboarding, and general office training for anyone interested in working in a modern office in all of its various forms. All courses in this certificate program apply toward a degree in Office Administration or Paralegal Studies. This certificate program is designed to be both flexible in its coursework and very accessible; the College Placement Test (PERT) is not required for this program but is required for other certificates and degrees.
Requirements for Admission
There are no Admissions requirements for this program.
If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses but could still be admitted.
Program Goals and Outcomes
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Perform records management activities.
- Demonstrate employability and workplace skills.
- Perform information processing activities.
- Perform office management activities.
Performance Standards
- Students need a C or higher in all coursework
- Students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe College’s Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress is being made.
- Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
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