Office Information Systems: Office Specialist
The Office Information Systems Office Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for various certifications in computer-related industries.
Students in this field can obtain the skills needed to advance in management positions.
Office specialists perform routine clerical and organizational tasks. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other staff. Additionally, they work with various computer-based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
A College Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems: Office Specialist from WCCCD prepares you for work as an Office Specialist (Secretary or Administrative Assistant) in a wide variety of industries such as:
- Government Agencies
- Home Offices (Virtually)
- Hospitals
- Legal Offices
- Medical Offices
- Public/Private Schools
What’s the Job Outlook for Office Information Systems: Office Specialist?
The employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is projected to decline by 10% from 2022 to 2032, except for medical secretaries, who are expected to see job growth due to the increasing demand for healthcare services.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 15 Credits
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 225 - Computer Applications in Business 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 150 - Introduction to Business 3 Credit(s)
- SPH 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 113 - Intermediate Algebra 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 15 Credits
- OIS 227 - Desktop Publishing I 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 280 - Office Administration and Professional Development 3 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Social Science 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: English 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 15 Credits
- OIS 251 - Microsoft Word Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 252 - Microsoft Excel Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 228 - Desktop Publishing II 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 240 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s)
- Elective 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 16 Credits
- OIS 253 - Microsoft PowerPoint Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 254 - Microsoft Access Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Natural Science w/Lab 4 Credit(s)
- Elective: Humanities 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Other 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 15 Credits
- BUS 150 - Introduction to Business 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 227 - Desktop Publishing I 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 225 - Computer Applications in Business 3 Credit(s)
- BUS 240 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 280 - Office Administration and Professional Development 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 15 Credits
- OIS 228 - Desktop Publishing II 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 251 - Microsoft Word Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 252 - Microsoft Excel Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 253 - Microsoft PowerPoint Specialist 3 Credit(s)
- OIS 254 - Microsoft Access Specialist 3 Credit(s)
Where are WCCCD’s Office Information Systems: Office Specialist Programs Offered?
The WCCCD’s Office Information Systems: Office Specialist Programs are offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown and Ted Scott campuses. Both campuses also offer classes for other office information systems-related certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
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