Office Professional - One-Year Certificate of Completion (CC1)

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

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
BA 101ZIntroduction to Business4
BA 104Business Math3
BA 178Customer Service3
BA 206Management Fundamentals I4
BA 214Business Communications3
BA 223Marketing Principles I4
BA 233Internet Marketing4
CIS 120Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test)0-4
CIS 125EExcel4
CIS 131Software Applications4
LIB 100Introduction to Finding Information1
Choose one course from the following:3-4
Accounting Fundamentals
Personal Finance
Human Resources Management
Co-op Work Experience Business
Total Credits37-42

 

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

Sample Plan Grid
First Year
FallCredits
BA 101ZIntroduction to Business4
BA 104Business Math3
BA 178Customer Service3
CIS 120Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test)0-4
LIB 100Introduction to Finding Information1
 Credits11-15
Winter
BA 214Business Communications3
BA 206Management Fundamentals I4
BA 223Marketing Principles I4
CIS 131Software Applications4
 Credits15
Spring
BA 233Internet Marketing4
CIS 125EExcel4
Choose one course from the following:3-4
Accounting Fundamentals
Personal Finance
Human Resources Management
Co-op Work Experience Business
 Credits11-12
 Total Credits37-42

Outside of
expected

Use the COCC Catalog to find extraordinary classes and degree programs. Start your journey here »