Dallas County Community College District

2000-2001 Catalog

Degree Plans
Executive Assistant AAS
Executive Assistant - Tech Prep Navy Yeoman AAS
Administrative Support Certificate| Office Assistant Certificate
Software Application Specialist Certificate
 
 

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY--EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Offered at all seven campuses

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.OFCT.EXEC.ASSIST

The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree comprehensive curriculum is designed as an advanced level program to prepare students for executive assistant and computer support positions in an office environment.  Students will use state-of-the-art technology to develop skills necessary to become a productive member of the business community. Topics include office management, human relations, records management, oral and written business communications, plus word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and telecommunication applications.
CREDIT HOURS 

SEMESTER I

POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 3
POFT 1302 Business Communications I 3
POFT 2301 Document Formatting and Skillbuilding 3
POFI 1345 Integrated Software Applications II 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
15 

SEMESTER II

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I OR 3
POFT 1313 Professional Development for
Office Personnel (3)
POFI 2301 Word Processing 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I  3
POFT 1321 Business Math AND 3
+Elective  Natural  Science 3-4
15-16

SEMESTER III

POFT 2312 Business Communications II 3
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets 3
POFT 1319 Records and Information Management I 3
POFI 1341 Computer Applications II 3
++Elective 3-4
+++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
18-19

SEMESTER IV

POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing for the Office 3
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database 4
POFT 1380 Cooperative Education-
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General OR 3
POFT 1381  Cooperative Education-
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science,General OR (3)
POFT 2380 Cooperative Education-
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science,General OR (3)
POFT 2382 Cooperative Education-General
Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
++++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
13
 
Minimum Hours Required 61-63
+Elective - One of the following Natural Science courses may be taken:
 
ECOL  1305 People and Their Environment 3
BIOL  1406 General Biology 4
BIOL  1408 Biological Science  4
BIOL  1409  Biological Science 4
GEOL  1403  Physical Geology 4
PHYS  1311 Descriptive Astronomy 3
PHYS  1401 Introductory General Physics 4
PHYS  1415 Physical Science
4
++Elective - Any POFI, POFT, ACCT, ACNT, or ITSC, ITSW, ITSE, ITNW course.

+++Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

++++Elective - Social/Behavioral Science elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

This is a Tech Prep program.  Students interested in pursuing the Tech Prep Enhanced Skills certificate need to consult with their advisor.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.




OFFICE TECHNOLOGY--EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT-TECH PREPNAVY YEOMAN

Offered at all seven campuses

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.OFCT.NAVY.YEOMAN

The DCCCD Navy Yeoman Option is developed in agreement with the United States Navy.  This program is designed for Navy recruits only and incorporates the certificate programs leading to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in the Tech Prep Office Technology program .  Each certificate serves as an exit point or as an incentive to continue to build promotion points and credentials while pursuing the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree during Navy training.

Exit Points:

Following the exit points within the curriculum pattern the student may:
1. Choose to enlist in the Navy September 1 after high school graduation.  By completing all the tech prep high school courses and the courses listed in Summer I and II, the student will also graduate from one of the DCCCD Colleges with an Office Assistant Certificate.
2. Choose to continue during the Fall semester at the DCCCD college and defer enlistment in the Navy until January 1.  This recruit will earn both the Office Assistant Certificate and the Software Application Specialist Certificate.
3. Choose to continue in the Spring semester at the DCCCD college and enlist in the Navy June 1, one year after high school graduation.  This recruit will earn the Office Assistant Certificate, the Software Application Specialist Certificate and the Administrative Support Certificate. After the specialized Navy training, the yeoman will qualify for the AAS degree.

 
CREDIT HOURS 

SEMESTER I

POFT 1302 Business Communications I 3
POFI 1345  Integrated Software Applications II 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
ENGL 1301  Composition I 3
POFI 2301 Word Processing 3
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 3
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures 3
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 3
24
 

SEMESTER II

POFT 2301 Document Formatting and Skillbuilding 3
POFI 1349  Spreadsheets
3
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database 4
POFI 1341 Computer Applications II 3
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing for the Office 3
16

SEMESTER III

POFT 2312 Business Communications II 3
POFT 1313 Professional Development for  
Office Personnel 3
+++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 
3
++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts
3
12

SEMESTER IV Navy Recruit Training

POFT 1319 Records and Information 
Management I 3
POFT 1349 Administrative Office Procedures II  3
+Elective  Natural Science
3-4
POFT 1380  Cooperative Education-  
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General  3
POFT 2380 Cooperative Education-  
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General  3
15-16
 
Minimum Hours Required 67-68
+Elective - DCCCD will articulate the Navy Training Nautical Science course to meet this requirement.

++Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

+++Elective - Social/Behavioral Science elective must be selected from the DCCCD approved course list.

This is a Tech Prep program.  Students interested in pursuing the Tech Prep Enhanced Skills certificate need to consult with their advisor.

NOTE:  Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.




OFFICE TECHNOLOGY--ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Offered at all seven campuses

(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code:      C2.OFCT.ADMIN.SUPPT

The Administrative Support Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional.  The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market.
CREDIT HOURS 

SEMESTER I

POFI 1301 Computer Application I 3
POFT 1302 Business Communications I 3
POFT 2301 Document Formatting and
Skillbuilding 3
POFI 1345  Integrated Software Applications II 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
15 

SEMESTER II

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I OR 3
POFT 1313 Professional Development for
 Office Personnel (3)
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets  3
POFI 2301 Word Processing  3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine
Applications OR 3
POFT 1321 Business Math
(3)
15 

SEMESTER III

POFT 2312 Business Communications II 3
POFT 1313 Professional Development for
Office Personnel OR 3
POFT 1380 Cooperative Education–
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General (3)
POFT 1319 Records and Information 
Management I OR
3
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database (4)
POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing for 
the Office
3
+Electives
3-4
15-17
 
Minimum Hours Required 45-47
+Electives - Any POFI, POFT, or ITSC, ITSW, ITSE, ITNW course including but not limited to:
 
POFT  1380 Cooperative Education–
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General 3
POFT 1381 Cooperative Education–
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
Science, General 3
 



OFFICE TECHNOLOGY--OFFICE ASSISTANT

Offered at all seven campuses

(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: C1.OFCT.OFF.ASSIST

Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills.  This certificate may be completed in one semester.
CREDIT HOURS 

SEMESTER I

POFI 1301 Computer Applications I OR 3
POFT 1319 Records and Information
Management I (3)
POFT 1302  Business Communications I 3
POFT 1309 Administrative Office 
Procedures I OR 3
POFT 1313  Professional Development for
Office Personnel (3)
POFI 1345 Integrated Software Applications II 3
+Electives
3-4
15-16 
 
Minimum Hours Required 15-16
+Electives - Any POFI, POFT, or ITSC, ITSW, ITSE, ITNW course including but not limited to:
 
POFT 1325 Business Math and Machine 
Applications
3
POFT 1380 Cooperative Education – 
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
 Science, General
3
POFT 1381  Cooperative Education – 
Administrative Assistant/Secretarial
 Science, General
3



OFFICE TECHNOLOGY--SOFTWARE APPLICATION SPECIALIST

Offered at all seven campuses

(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: C1.OFCT.SOFT.APP.SPC
 
The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software.  Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification, which provides students valuable credentials and a competitive edge, is available for those who master required competencies.

CREDIT HOURS 

SEMESTER I

POFI 2301 Word Processing 3
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets 3
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database 4
POFI 1341 Computer Applications II 3
POFI 2331  Desktop Publishing for the Office 3
16 
  
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