Office Specialist - Formerly Office Professional-Executive Assistant Emphasis, Administrative Assistant Emphasis and Office Professional II - Major #2216

Certificate of Achievement Program Map

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Training is designed to provide advanced skills for employment in a variety of professional office environments. Students may earn more than one certificate and are required to earn grades of "C" or better in all courses.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Achieve a satisfactory evaluation in a work experience setting.
  2. 2. Use technology applications, office equipment, and software effectively in a professional setting.
  3. 3. Proofread documents and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, capitalization, number expression, and spelling.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Term 1

14 units

BT 1
Computer Document Processing I

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course will teach students to produce correspondence, letters, memos, tables, and reports using the current word processing program. Students will develop keyboarding speed and accuracy, and typing by touch. (A, CSU)
Course Details:

    BT 6
    Records Management

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
    The course provides an introduction to filing methods and principles for all Business & Technology majors and employees in the business community. Students will learn internationally applied rules of record management for manual and computerized systems, equipment and supplies needed, retention, retrieval and the transfer phase of the record life cycle. (A, CSU)
    Course Details:

      BT 9
      Computer Applications I

      4 units
      Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
      This is a hands-on learning course which covers an introduction to computers, their use, and the development of general computer skills with integrated software for office applications. Course content includes word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, database, and electronic communication, using Microsoft Office. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory:

      BT 33
      Social Media and Emerging Technologies in the Workplace

      2 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      This project-based course provides dynamic coverage of current information available on social networking and emerging technologies for today's workplace environments. It includes researching and applying the latest tools toward office and administrative problem solving. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:

        BT 112
        Business English

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
        In this course, students gain the skills needed to create grammatically correct work while improving their speaking and writing skills. Review rules of English grammar and apply concepts for communicating effectively in business settings. (A)
        Course Details:

          Term 2

          14.5 units

          BT 5
          Workplace Communication

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2026 Spring Semester
          This course provides instruction in professional workplace communication, including written, oral, and presentation fundamentals, with emphasis on organization, correctness, completeness, conciseness, and tone. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:

            BT 10
            Computer Applications II

            3 units
            Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
            Computer Applications II teaches advanced computer application skills for professional use. This includes preparing and enhancing documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Typically, the most current version of Microsoft Office is taught. (A, CSU)
            Course Details:
            1. Prerequisite: BT 9

            BT 19
            Work Experience Education

            2 units
            Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
            Students will learn success on the job, including interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills; office dynamics and adapting to change. Class involves group interaction and collaborative learning activities specific to business & technology. Learning objectives are established specifically to business & technology. Orientation hours may be required. (A, CSU)
            Course Details:
            1. Prerequisite: BT 1

            BT 23
            Job Search and Workplace Skills

            3 units
            Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
            Students will create marketable resumes, discover job search strategies, and practice interview techniques. Students will develop working relations competencies and tools for greater on-the-job productivity and career success. Human behavior, stress and time management, financial literacy, social and business relationships, goal setting, networking, business communications, etiquette, creating a portfolio, teamwork, conflict management, and monitoring social media accounts will be covered as well. (A, CSU)
            Course Details:

              BT 131
              Applied Accounting

              3.5 units
              Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
              This course develops practical accounting skills for service and merchandising businesses involving classification of accounts, relationship of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity; posting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reports, the accounting cycle, and payroll. (A)
              Course Details:
                Total: 28.5 units