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Office User
Career Studies Certificate

Purpose

This program is designed to provide entry level employment skills for occupations in office user areas.

Related Certificates

 

Admissions Requirements

Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.

Students who have some training in keyboarding, computer use or other clerical skill areas may be granted advanced placement or elective course credit.

Program Requirements

Upon completion of the program and maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA ("C" average) in all applicable classes, the student will be awarded the Office User Career Studies Certificate.

 

Courses

Code Name
Course Name
Credit Hours
AST 142 Word Processing II
3
AST 253 Advanced Desktop Publishing I
3
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
3
ITE 140
  -OR-
ITE 150
Spreadsheet Software
                -OR-
Desktop Database Software

3
Total
12

Total Hours Required for Career Studies Certificate: 12

 
 

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).