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Office Support  (6482)

Program Website http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/OfficeAdministration.xml
Program Description This college credit certificate program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in an office setting.

Course content includes keyboarding, computer applications and office procedures.
Employment Opportunities Course content prepares the student for employment as an office assistant, receptionist, or word processor. With additional training, a student can seek a career as an administrative assistant or office manager. This program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in office careers.
Career Path Notes Credits earned in this certificate program will transfer directly into the Office Specialist, Office Software Applications, Office Management, or Legal Office Management College Credit Certificates (CCC) or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree in Office Administration.
Admission Requirements High School diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to Palm Beach State www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml.
Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete all courses listed for this program in the catalog.
Program Length Students may complete the program in one semester if they attend full time or one year part time.
Location The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
Financial Aid http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
Application http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
Advising http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
Career Center http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
For More Information Lisa Mears, mearsl@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3592



For an individualized course sequence, please click here

To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title.

Required Courses Credits: 12
CGS1100
Microcomputer Applications
3
OST1100C
Beginning Keyboarding *
3
OST2402
Office Procedures and Technology
3
OST2714C
Word Processing
3
Total Program Credits: 12
*OST 1100C will not be offered in the program. In order to meet this course requirement, students must either successfully complete OTA 0100 or pass the challenge exam for the course.


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