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Software Application Specialist Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 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
For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Office Systems and Support webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Software Application Specialist Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Software Application 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 Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications which provide students valuable credentials and a competitive edge is available for those who master required competencies. Courses that complete the Software Application 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: 15 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
POFI 2301 – Word Processing
POFT 1328 – Business Presentations
POFI 1349 – Spreadsheets
POFI 2350 – Databases
POFI 2331 – Desktop Publishing
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Software Applications Specialist Certificate.
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 15 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS