For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Business Office Specialist Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Business Office Specialist Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Business Office Specialist Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester. Courses that complete the Business Office Specialist Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 16-18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHOOSE ONE:
POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I
CHOOSE ONE:
- POFT 1309 – Administrative Office Procedures I OR
- POFM 1317 – Medical Administrative Support
POFI 2301 – Word Processing
POFT 2312 – Business Correspondence and Communication This is the capstone course for this award.
BMGT 1309 – Information and Project Management
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Business Office Specialist Certificate Completion.
Total Hours: 16-18
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 16-18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS