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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced program provides advanced skills in computer software applications for a wide variety of occupations. Coursework includes advanced software applications in word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and other office skills. This certificate program is designed to assist students in preparing for the expert examinations for certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying to MCC:
- Academic Career
- Credit
- Degree/Certificate Type
- Career and Technical Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced (CCL)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5147
- Total Credits Required
- 19 - 23
- Catalog Year
- 2019-2020
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this program. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
$54,851 Show expanded career information for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by placement tests and completion of 100-200 level course pre-/corequisites and program prerequisites.
- Students may be required to successfully complete a College Success Course (CPD150 or CPD/AAA115) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAS101 | Computer Typing I: Keyboarding and Formatting | RC | 3 | ||
| OAS108 | Business English | RC | 3 | ||
| CSM101 or TQM101 |
CSM101 or Quality Customer Service | RC | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | BPC110 recommended course | RE |
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS104 | Quality Telephone Techniques | RC | 1 | ||
| BPC210 | Advanced Computer Usage And Applications | RC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC250 | Post-Advanced Computer Usage and Applications | RC | 3 |
Program Electives
Select from the following courses to meet the Restricted Elective requirements.
| Course Number |
Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC115 | Computerized Accounting | RE | 2 | ||
| BPC101AC | RE | ||||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications | RE | 3 | ||
| BPC111AA or OAS111AA |
Computer Keyboarding I or OAS111AA | RE | 1 | ||
| CIS121AE | Windows Operating System: Level I | RE | 1 | ||
| CIS122AE | Windows Operating System: Level II | RE | 1 | ||
| BPC123 | RE | ||||
| CIS133AA | Internet/Web Development Level I-A | RE | 1 | ||
| CIS133BA | Internet/Web Development Level I-B | RE | 1 | ||
| CIS233AA | Internet/Web Development Level II-A | RE | 1 | ||
| CIS233BA | Internet/Web Development Level II-B | RE | 1 | ||
| OAS125 | Introduction to the Professional Office | RE | 3 |
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Program Area Key
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- COM = Oral Communication
- CR = Critical Reading
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FE = Free Elective
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- NS = Natural Science
- PP = Program Prerequisite
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
- RC = Required Courses
- RE = Restricted Electives
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
All information is administered by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation at Maricopa County Community College District and published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
View MCCCD’s program website for the Certificate of Completion in Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=125859).
Other Versions
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:
| Catalog Year | Effective Dates |
|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Current |
| 2018-2019 | 5/29/2018 – 5/27/2019 |