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Business Office Specialist Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

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For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Office Systems and Support webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Business Office Specialist Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Business Office Specialist Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

The Business Office Specialist Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. Courses that complete the Business Office Specialist Certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

POFT 1301 – Business English

ELECTIVE – Must be selected from the following courses:  ITSW 1407, POFI 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301, POFT 1321, POFT 1328, POFT 1380, POFT 1382, POFT 2312.

CHOOSE ONE:   

CHOOSE ONE:  

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • POFT 1309 – Administrative Office Procedures I OR
  • POFM 1317 – Medical Administrative Support

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I* OR
  • POFT 1319 – Records and Information Management I

*Students cannot duplicate these courses as a required course and as an elective course.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
  3. Meet with your advisor to apply for the Business Office Specialist Certificate Completion.

Total Hours: 16-17

PATHWAY TOTAL: 16-17 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated August 6, 2025