Computer Applications Specialist Certificate

Division: Business, Behavioral/Social Science, Public and Human Services
Academic Dept:
Computer Information Systems and Office Technologies
Curriculum Chair: Pro
f. Janet Ranucci
Tel: 914-606-6661

Program Description:
Employees in today’s computer-dominated workplace must possess “Information Age” skills. This certificate provides students with the opportunity to become proficient in office computer applications and to gain a solid foundation in current business practices. In addition, a strong emphasis is placed on oral and written communications and accounting skills that are essential for success in business.

Graduates will be prepared to find employment in such jobs as Computer Applications Specialist, Office Assistant, Customer Service Representative and other computer and administrative support positions.

All credits earned for this certificate may be applied to an Associate’s degree in Office Technologies.



Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan
The curriculum chairperson for this program recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order. Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of the classes needed to complete this program.

Program Descriptions Table of Contents

Program of Study

Credit Hours

  OFTEC 110 Keyboarding and
   Information Processing *
3  
  OFTEC 212A Word
   Processing Applications
3  
  DP 103 Computer Information
   Systems
3  
  ACC 130 Computerized
   Accounting I
4  
  OFTEC 217 Business
   Communications
3  
  OFTEC 213A Advanced Word
   Processing Applications
3  
  DP 214A Mgt. Information
   Systems OR OFTEC 140
   Spreadsheets & Database
   Applications
3  
  OFTEC 122 Integrated Office
   Applications
3  
  Minimum Total Credits 25  
       
 

* This course may be waived by the curriculum chairperson and a higher level OFTEC or CIS course substituted for those students who possess the equivalent skill levels.

 

 

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