This program was closed effective Fall 2024.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Business Office Systems and Support webpage and your academic advisor at the El Centro Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Administrative Professional Enhanced Skills Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Administrative Professional Enhanced Skills certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The BOSS degree program offers the Administrative Professional Enhanced Skills Certificate. This certificate is to provide students an opportunity to obtain certification as an IAAP Certified Administrative Professional. The IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) is an assessment-based professional certification for office management and business administrative professionals. It is the only recognized certification that encompasses the duties, responsibilities, and knowledge required of an administrative professional in the 21st Century. The student must complete the Business Office Systems and Support--Executive Assistant A.A.S. degree before pursuing this award.
Upon completion of this enhanced skills certificate, students will be eligible to sit for the IAAP CAP certification exam. Courses that complete the Certificate are noted below.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Enhanced Skills Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
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: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
BMGT 1309 – Information and Project Management
HRPO 2307 – Organizational Behavior
ACNT 1303 – Introduction to Accounting I
POFT 2331 – Administrative Project Solutions Capstone experience for certificate.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Administrative Professional Enhanced Skills Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 12
PATHWAY TOTAL: 12 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS