Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.
3 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.
3 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job task.

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See the high school counselor for information.
3 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

Software Applications Specialist

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard at least 30 words per minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See the high school counselor for information.
3 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.
4 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

Office Technology Careers certificate programs are designed to provide students with skills and knowledge applicable to secretarial and information processing positions: receptionist, medical unit secretary, correspondence secretary, data entry and bookkeeping. Certificate programs in secretarial training, medical unit secretary, and computer applications can be completed in nine months to one year and provide for employment or advancement in various business environments.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.
3 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.
4 Student must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

(Office Technology Careers Option)

The Office Technology Careers associate degree programs are designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of office professional and information processing positions. The programs include common business and microcomputer core courses that provide a foundation for further specialization. The Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Computer Applications/Office Technology Careers Options, and Digital Publishing degrees are offered with specific courses that provide academic and competency-based instruction in the specified field.

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement as Computer Applications specialists and information systems managers. Emphasis is on operation of the following applications: advanced word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database, and digital publishing.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard at least 30 words per minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See the high school counselor for information.
3 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.
4 Student must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.

The Office Technology Careers associate degree programs are designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of office professional and information processing positions. The programs include common business and microcomputer core courses that provide a foundation for further specialization. The Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Computer Applications/Office Technology Careers Options, and Digital Publishing degrees are offered with specific courses that provide academic and competency-based instruction in the specified field.

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement in secretarial positions in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, medical clinics, and other health care installations. The emphasis is on medical terminology, medical document processing and medical transcription. The program also includes bookkeeping, business writing, word processing, digital publishing, database, office procedures, advanced document formatting, transcription and electronic spreadsheet applications.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.
3 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.
4 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

The Office Technology Careers associate degree programs are designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of office professional and information processing positions. The programs include common business and microcomputer core courses that provide a foundation for further specialization. The Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Computer Applications/Office Technology Careers Options, and Digital Publishing degrees are offered with specific courses that provide academic and competency-based instruction in the specified field.

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

If you enjoy the high-tech aspect of working with computers but long to use your artistic talents at the same time, this degree is perfect for you. This program builds on a foundation of business and office practices and computer technology. Your digital publishing training is enhanced by graphics and design courses from our art program, as well as courses in Web page design and e-commerce. You will put it all together with state-of-the-art scanning equipment, clip art and digital graphics, color printers, and industry-standard publishing software. The result is a well-rounded education that can take you into one of the many positions in the dynamic and growing field of digital publishing.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.
3 Student must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.
4 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

The Office Technology Careers associate degree programs are designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of office professional and information processing positions. The programs include common business and microcomputer core courses that provide a foundation for further specialization. The Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Computer Applications/Office Technology Careers Options, and Digital Publishing degrees are offered with specific courses that provide academic and competency-based instruction in the specified field.

(An Approved Tech-Prep Program)

This program prepares students for employment and advancement in information processing departments, as well as for positions as administrative assistants, office managers, or executive secretaries. The duties range from operation of a single software application to operating and managing all application software for an office, department, or company. The emphasis is on executive-level information processing, including word processing, digital publishing, office procedures, transcription, electronic spreadsheet applications, and advanced document formatting. Areas of employment include office management, transcription, banking, governmental, and bookkeeping.

1 May be waived if the student has taken a keyboarding course (touch method) or if the student can keyboard by touch at least 30 words a minute. Keyboarding test is required.
2 May be eligible for articulation through high school Tech-Prep or by individual courses from high school. See your high school counselor.
3 Students must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course.
4 This is a Capstone course, which brings together skills and knowledge learned in other classes and applies them in decision-making situations and in completing job tasks. Check for prerequisites.

This Marketable Skill Award enhances the technical skills of students from non-technical backgrounds in information system technologies.

In order to receive a Marketable Skills Award, the following requirements must be met:
1. You must make a minimum grade of C in each course.
2. You must provide an unofficial transcript, with the appropriate courses highlighted on the request form.
3. You must submit a Request for Processing form to AS 218 for processing.

Your Marketable Skills Award certificate will include your course grade and the job competencies in the courses taken.