Computer Business Office Technology
Division: Business, Workforce and Athletics
Phone: (650) 306-3201
Bldg. 13-105
Email: canbusiness@smccd.edu
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
Contact: Sharon Finn, Phone: 306-3450
E-mail: finn@smccd.edu
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - GENERAL OFFICE
The General Office certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as entry level general office clerks in a variety of business settings as support staff. This curriculum gives an entry level employee the solid foundational skills needed in an office. The curriculum includes training in keyboarding, human relations in business, computer applications using MS Office, managing business documents, using MS Windows and using the Internet.
This program is for individuals who seek entry-level employment as a General Office Clerk in the business environment.
| Complete Core Courses, 10.5 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: BUS. | CBOT | |
| BUS. 101 Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| CBOT 430 Computer Applications, Part I | 1.5 |
| CBOT 431 Computer Applications, Part II | 1.5 |
| CBOT 448 Using Microsoft Windows | 1.5 |
| CBOT 472 Beginning Word Processing | 1.5 |
| CBOT 475 Using Outlook | 1.5 |
| Selectives courses: choose a minimum of 1.5 units from the following: | |
| CBOT 415 Computer Keyboarding | 1.5 |
| CBOT 417 Skill Building | 1.5 |
| CBOT 474 Intermediate Word Processing | 1.5 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 12+ |
+ meet Certificate Program requirements
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
This Certificate and Degree prepares the person to perform high-level administrative support tasks such as compiling correspondence, preparing statistical reports, scheduling appointments, assisting clients in person and over the phone, arranging conference calls, taking and disseminating minutes of meetings, handling information requests, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files. These positions require the employee to interact effectively with coworkers and handle several tasks at once. This person may train and supervise lower-level clerical personnel.
This program is for individuals who seek employment in mid to high level administrative assistant positions working in general business offices, law firms, and insurance companies as an administrative assistant, executive secretary, information clerk, or related position.
| Complete Core Courses, 20 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: BUS. | CBOT | COOP | ACTG | |
| BUS. 101 Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS. 108 Business Writing and Presentation Methods | 3 |
| CBOT 435 Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CBOT 436 Database Management | 3 |
| CBOT 457 Using PowerPoint for Business | 2 |
| CBOT 472 Beginning Word Processing | 1.5 |
| CBOT 474 Intermediate Word Processing | 1.5 |
| CBOT 475 Using Outlook | 1.5 |
| CBOT 476 Adobe Acrobat | 1.5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 10 units from the following: Complete 1 unit from the following courses: |
|
| COOP 670 Cooperative Education/Work Experience | 1 |
| COOP 672 Cooperative Education: Internship | 1 |
| Complete 9 units from the following courses: | |
| ACTG 100 Accounting Procedures | 3 |
| ACTG. 190 QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro for the Paraprofessional I |
1.5 |
| ACTG. 192 QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro for the Paraprofessional II |
1.5 |
| BUS. 100 Survey in Business | 3 |
| BUS. 115 Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS. 201 Business Law | 3 |
| CBOT 480 Internet - A Communication Tool | 1.5 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 30+ |
+ meet Certificate Program requirements
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT – ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
This Certificate and Degree prepares workers to perform clerical duties such as answering telephones, e-mail, word processing to type letters, reports, forms, e-mails or other material, operating the variety of office related equipment, and filing. These positions are require employee to interact effectively with coworkers and handle several task at once.
After completing the certificate and or degree, you have the skills necessary to work in an office environment at the entry level wherein you can take on additional responsibility once on the job. Job titles include, but not limited to general office clerk, administrative support assistant, receptionist and secretary.
| Complete Core Courses, 16.5 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: BUS. | CBOT | COOP | |
| BUS. 101 Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| BUS. 108 Business Writing and Presentation Methods | 3 |
| CBOT 430 Computer Applications, Part I | 1.5 |
| CBOT 431 Computer Applications, Part II | 1.5 |
| CBOT 448 Using Microsoft Windows | 1.5 |
| CBOT 472 Beginning Word Processing | 1.5 |
| CBOT 474 Intermediate Word Processing | 1.5 |
| CBOT 475 Using Outlook | 1.5 |
| CBOT 476 Adobe Acrobat | 1.5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 7 units from the following: Complete 1 unit from the following courses: |
|
| COOP 670 Cooperative Education/Work Experience | 1 |
| or COOP 672 Cooperative Education: Internship | 1 |
| Complete 6 units from the following courses: | |
| BUS. 100 Survey in Business | 3 |
| BUS. 115 Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS. 201 Business Law | 3 |
| CBOT 415 Beginning Computer Keyboarding or CBOT 417 Skill Building |
1.5 |
| CBOT 435 Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CBOT 436 Database Management | 3 |
| CBOT 457 Using PowerPoint for Business | 2 |
| CBOT 480 Internet - A Communication Tool | 1.5 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 23.5+ |
+ meet Certificate Program requirements
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core & Selective Courses, 30 units, listed under the Certificate of Achievement-Administrative Assistant.
Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total 30*
* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE – ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core & Selective Courses, 23.5 units, listed under the Certificate of Achievement-Administrative Support Assistant.
Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total 23.5*
* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
