Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic
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Major: 5146
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: 2005 Fall
Last Admit Term: 2013 Fall
Award: CCL
Total Credits: 16-22
CIP Code: 52.0401
Primary College:
Initiating College: Mesa Community College
Program Availability: Not Found
Program Availability: College-Specific
Program Availability:
Field of Interest: Not Found
Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code:
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.
Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module/suffixed courses.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Credits:
Required Courses
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 10-12
BPC100CD Living Online (1) OR
BPC106AH MS Outlook: Level I (.5) AND
+ BPC106BH Microsoft Outlook: Level II (.5) 1
CIS114AE Excel: Level I (1) AND
+ CIS114BE Excel: Level II (1) OR
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet (3) 2-3
CIS117AM Database Management: Microsoft Access-Level I (1) AND
+ CIS117BM Database Management: Microsoft Access-Level II (1) OR
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) 2-3
CIS118AB Powerpoint: Level I 1
+ CIS118BB Powerpoint: Level II 1
CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing 3
Credits: 13-19
Restricted Electives
BPC100AD Computing Fundamentals 1
BPC100BD Key Software Applications 1
BPC100CD Living Online 1
CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I 1
OAS103AA Computer Typing: Skill Building 1
OAS118 10-Key By Touch 1
Credits: 3
General Electives
Credits:
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, CIS114AE, CIS114BE, CIS114DE)
4. Operate a computerized database program for management of business information. (BPC110, BPC210, CIS117AM, CIS117BM, CIS117DM)
5. Create, modify, and store presentation documents with visual images and charts for business purposes, using a computer graphics program. (BPC110, BPC210, CIS118AB, 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)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6-28-05
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.