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COMPUTER INFORMATION AND OFFICE SYSTEMS
Occupational Endorsements (2008-2009)
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OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATES (OEC)
Office Foundations
Office Support
Office Digital Media
Technical Support
Bookkeeping
Medical Office Support

Occupational Endorsement Certificates are designed to give students skills in a specific occupational field and indicate competence in technical and professional skills. The Occupational Endorsement Certificate areas are articulated with the A.A.S. in Computer Information and Office Systems. Students must receive a satisfactory grade (C or higher, or P) in all CIOS courses required to be awarded an Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
CREDITS CATEGORY & COURSES
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   OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATE, OFFICE FOUNDATIONS
Provides foundational skills required for entry into the administrative office professional field.
. . 1. All students must take the following basic computer skills courses or possess equivalent knowledge. Students may take challenge exams or placement tests to prove proficiency in these areas. Beginning computer users are encouraged to take CIOS A113 Operating Systems: as the first course.
. 1 CIOS 101A Keyboarding A (28 wpm minimum required)
. 1 CIOS 113 Operating Systems
. 1 CIOS 130A Word Processing I: MS Word
. 1 CIOS 135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel
. 2 CIOS 146 Internet Concepts and Applications
. 2 CIOS 161 Proofreading
. 1 CNT 165 Customer Service
2. A total of 9 credits is required for this Office Foundations Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
     
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   OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATE, OFFICE SUPPORT
Builds on the Office Foundations OEC with additional skills an administrative assistant would typically use in an office setting.
1. Must complete the 9-credit Office Foundations OEC prior to admission to this program.
. . CIOS 101A Keyboarding A (28 wpm minimum required)
. . CIOS 113 Operating Systems
. . CIOS 130A Word Processing I: MS Word
. . CIOS 135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel
. . CIOS 146 Internet Concepts and Applications
. . CIOS 161 Proofreading
. . CNT 165 Customer Service
13 . 2. Complete the following required courses:
. 1 CIOS 101B Keyboarding B
. 1 CIOS 101C Keyboarding C
. 2 CIOS 115 10-Key for Business Calculations
. 1 CIOS 125A Electronic Communications: MS Outlook
. 1 CIOS 140A Databases I: MS Access
. 1 CIOS 164 Filing
. 3 CIOS 165 Office Procedures
. 2 CIOS 150 Presentations: MS PowerPoint
. 1 CIOS 259 Preparing Electronic Documents: Adobe Acrobat
3. A total of 13 credits is required for this Office Support Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
     
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   OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATE, OFFICE DIGITAL MEDIA
Builds on the Office Foundations OEC with basic skills in website maintenance and desktop publishing sometimes required of administrative assistants in an office setting.
1. Must complete the 9-credit Office Foundations OEC prior to admission to this program.
. . CIOS 101A Keyboarding A (28 wpm minimum required)
. . CIOS 113 Operating Systems
. . CIOS 130A Word Processing I: MS Word
. . CIOS 135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel
. . CIOS 146 Internet Concepts and Applications
. . CIOS 161 Proofreading
. . CNT 165 Customer Service
1 . 2. Complete one credit from the following:
. 1 CIOS 101B Keyboarding B
. 1 CIOS 101C Keyboarding C
11 . 3. Complete the following 11 credits:
. 1 CIOS 108 Digital Design Fundamentals 1
. 3 CIOS 152A Digital Imaging Applications: Adobe Photoshop
. 1 CIOS 153B Website Design Applications: Dreamweaver 3
. 3 CIOS 251A Desktop Publishing Applications: Adobe InDesign 3
. 2 CIOS 259 Preparing Electronic Documents: Adobe Acrobat 1
3 . 4. Complete 3 elective credits approved by the CIOS Department: 3 Suggested Courses:
. 2 CIOS 153A HTML 1
. 2 CIOS 156A Web Graphics Applications: Fireworks 1
. 2 CNT or other related courses with CIOS advisor approval.
5. A total of 15 credits is required for this Office Digital Media Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
     
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   OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This OEC blends the skills of a network technician with those of the administrative support professional by providing basic skills for setting up and troubleshooting computer hardware and networks.
1. Must complete the 9-credit Office Foundations OEC prior to admission to this program.
. . CIOS 101A Keyboarding A (28 wpm minimum required)
. . CIOS 113 Operating Systems
. . CIOS 130A Word Processing I: MS Word
. . CIOS 135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel
. . CIOS 146 Internet Concepts and Applications
. . CIOS 161 Proofreading
. . CNT 165 Customer Service
9 . 2. Complete the following 9 credits:
. 4 CNT 276A A+ Certification: Essentials
. 4 CNT 266B A+ Certification: Technician
. 1 CIOS 140A Databases I: MS Access
4 . 3. Complete 4 credits from:
. .5-3 CNT 280 Selected Topics in Technical Support
. 1-3 CNT 295 Internship in Technical Support
. 2 CIOS 235A Spreadsheets II: Excel
4. A total of 13 credits is required for this Technical Support Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
     
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   OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATE, BOOKKEEPING
Provides essential skills to handle financial transactions and recordkeeping.
1. Must complete the 9-credit Office Foundations OEC prior to admission to this program.
. . CIOS 101A Keyboarding A (28 wpm minimum required)
. . CIOS 113 Operating Systems
. . CIOS 130A Word Processing I: MS Word
. . CIOS 135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel
. . CIOS 146 Internet Concepts and Applications
. . CIOS 161 Proofreading
. . CNT 165 Customer Service
1 . 2. Complete 1 credit from the following:
. 1 CIOS 101B Keyboarding B
. 1 CIOS 101C Keyboarding C
3 . 3. Complete 3 credits from the following:
. 3 ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
. 3 ACCT 120 Bookkeeping for Business I
. 3 ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting
10 . 4. Complete the following 10 credits:
. 2 CIOS 115 10 Key for Business Calculations
. 2 CIOS 118 Payroll Procedures
. 1 CIOS 120A Bookkeeping Software Apps I: QuickBooks
. 3 CIOS 165 Office Procedures
. 2 CIOS 220A Bookkeeping Software Apps II: QuickBooks
5. A total of 14 credits is required for this Bookkeeping Occupational Endorsement Certificate.
     
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   OCCUPATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CERTIFICATE, MEDICAL OFFICE SUPPORT
Provides a solid foundation for individuals seeking a support position in a medical office.
1. Must complete the 9-credit Office Foundations OEC prior to admission to this program.
. . CIOS 101A Keyboarding A (28 wpm minimum required)
. . CIOS 113 Operating Systems
. . CIOS 130A Word Processing I: MS Word
. . CIOS 135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel
. . CIOS 146 Internet Concepts and Applications
. . CIOS 161 Proofreading
. . CNT 165 Customer Service
1 . 2. Complete 1 credit from the following:
. 1 CIOS 101B Keyboarding B
. 1 CIOS 101C Keyboarding C
11 . 3. Complete the following 11 credits:
. 1 CIOS 140A Databases I: MS Access
. 1 CIOS 164 Filing
. 2 CIOS 264A Records Management
. 3 MA 101 Medical Terminology
. 4 MA 120 Medical Office Procedures I
3 . 4. Complete 3 elective credits approved by the CIOS Department: Recommended Courses:
. 3 BIOL 100 Human Biology
. 3 CIOS 208 Medical Transcription
. 3 MA 140 Medical Transcription
. 3 MA 220 Coding for the Medical Office
5. A total of 15 credits is required for this Medical Office Support Occupational Endorsement Certificate.