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Administrative Specialist Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 2 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Administrative Specialist Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Administrative Specialist Certificate. 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 Administrative Specialist Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional. The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market. Courses that complete the Administrative Specialist Certificate are noted below.
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: 30 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
POFT 1329 – Beginning Keyboarding
POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I
CHOOSE ONE:
POFT 2312 – Business Correspondence and Communication
BMGT 1309 – Information and Project Management
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
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Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
POFI 2301 – Word Processing
POFI 1349 – Spreadsheets
POFI 2350 – Databases This is the capstone course for this award.
POFT 1328 – Business Presentations
ACNT 1311 – Introduction to Computerized Accounting
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Administrative Specialist Certificate.
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 30 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS