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: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

15 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:
      1. CSU Transfer Course

        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:
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              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. CSU Transfer Course

                    BT 33
                    Social Media and Emerging Technologies in the Workplace

                    3 units
                    Effective Term: 2024 Spring 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:
                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                          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: 2024 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:
                                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                                        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
                                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                                            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
                                              1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                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:
                                                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                                                      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: 29.5 units