Microsoft Office Specialist
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Microsoft Office Specialist emphasizes advanced training on word processing, spreadsheet, and database software for business purposes. This certificate builds upon the knowledge and skills gained by the CCL in Microsoft Office Professional for use in various business settings. This certificate helps prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification examinations. This certificate embeds into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Discuss the role of computer information systems in developing business solutions.
- Create macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
- Prepare business documents in Microsoft Word using advanced word processing features.
- Develop complex workbooks using Microsoft Excel.
- Create advanced relational databases using Microsoft Access.
- Produce presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Manage files using the Windows Operating System.
- Utilize Microsoft Project to manage business projects.
- Integrate Microsoft applications to meet multi-faceted business needs.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$153,060 Show expanded career information for Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Systems Analysts
$98,470 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Computer User Support Specialists
$55,190 Show expanded career information for Computer User Support Specialists
Data Entry Keyers
$36,790 Show expanded career information for Data Entry Keyers
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
$64,310 Show expanded career information for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
Information Security Analysts
$108,640 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Office Clerks, General
$41,640 Show expanded career information for Office Clerks, General
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
$40,150 Show expanded career information for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- 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 current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Gateway course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
BPC270 or (CIS121AE and CIS122AE) or MST150++ | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or (Windows Operating System: Level I and Windows Operating System: Level II) or Any Microsoft Windows course | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint | 3 | |||
(CIS124AA and CIS124BA) or CIS224 | (Project Management Software: Level I and Project Management Software: Level II) or Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 | ||
CIS213DE | Advanced Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 | |||
CIS217AM | Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Gateway course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
BPC270 or (CIS121AE and CIS122AE) or MST150++ | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or (Windows Operating System: Level I and Windows Operating System: Level II) or Any Microsoft Windows course | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(CIS124AA and CIS124BA) or CIS224 | (Project Management Software: Level I and Project Management Software: Level II) or Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 | ||
CIS213DE | Advanced Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint | 3 | |||
CIS217AM | Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=184485).
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