Application Specialist Certificate

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Program Code: T.MSO.CER

Graduation requirement: 14 credit hours with an A or B and a passing score on at least 3 MOS certiﬁcation exams

This certificate highlights the accomplishment of obtaining top skills needed for employment using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Completion of this certificate can be applied to the A.A.S. in Business Administrative Technology.

Program Notes

In addition to on-campus and online classes, these topics are offered in an open-entry/open-exit format through the Computer Technology Center (CTC). Students may enroll at any time during the semester and complete the coursework at their own pace. Some restrictions apply.
CTC substitutions are accepted for CIS 131 , CIS 134 , CIS 135 , and CIS 138 :
- CIS 131 = CTC 197 + CTC 198
- CIS 134 = CTC 174 + CTC 175 + CTC 176
- CIS 135 = CTC 171 + CTC 172 + CTC 173
- CIS 138 = CTC 177 + CTC 178 + CTC 179
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams are available for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
For more information, contact the Business/Computer Science and Technologies department (B116; 217/353-2099).

Graduation Requirements

Program Courses (14 credit hours)

CIS 131 - Presentation Graphics (MS PowerPoint) 2 credit hours
CIS 134 - Spreadsheet Applications (MS Excel) 3 credit hours
CIS 135 - Word Processing I (MS Word) 3 credit hours
CIS 138 - Database Applications (MS Access) 3 credit hours
CTC 119 - Microsoft Outlook 1 credit hour
CTC 290 - Integrated Software 2 credit hours

Suggested Course Sequence

1st Semester (Fall)

CIS 131 - Presentation Graphics (MS PowerPoint) 2 credit hours
CIS 135 - Word Processing I (MS Word) 3 credit hours
CTC 119 - Microsoft Outlook 1 credit hour

2nd Semester (Spring)

CIS 134 - Spreadsheet Applications (MS Excel) 3 credit hours
CIS 138 - Database Applications (MS Access) 3 credit hours
CTC 290 - Integrated Software 2 credit hours