Description

The Office Professional One-Year Certificate of Completion prepares students for occupations such as executive secretaries and administrative assistants, human resources assistants, and clerks. The program can be completed in an academic year; students can continue to earn the Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Apply effective written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.
2. Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
3. Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
4. Identify and resolve business problems through critical thinking and the decision-making process.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

Recommended:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II or higher or minimum placement Wr/Comm Level 7
• Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra or higher or minimum placement Math Level 10
• Keyboarding at 25 words per minute or higher; CIS 010 Computer Keyboarding is recommended for those needing basic keyboarding skills

Course Requirements

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and can result in the offending student being dropped from the program. Students wishing reinstatement must seek endorsement from the department chair after completing a progressive review.

Sample Plan