Administrative/Computer Specialist

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$1400-1800

Program Description

The Administrative Computer Specialist is a two-year program of study.  Students may participate in online or on-ground classes. The beginning classes provide students with computer and information technology concepts and skills. Students also gain a foundation of business practices, marketing, accounting, and communication skills. Advanced classes continue to develop skills in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Additional course work includes studies in web design, networking, troubleshooting, and operating systems.
 
This program is designed to prepare students for careers as management information specialists, software support assistants, technicians, business assistants, and sales associates for hardware, software, and digital devices.
 

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply basic business communication skills in a variety of situations both orally and written.
2. Effectively prepare and design spreadsheets to aid decision making.
3. Use and apply a variety of management  and bookkeeping   principles.
4. Effectively use Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook for common business applications.
5. Design usable web pages and websites.
6. Accurately plan, coordinate, and implement network computer systems and procedures.
 

Career Opportunities

Qualified graduates of the administrative/computer specialist degree are prepared for unlimited opportunities in a variety of small to medium sized businesses.

POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: management information specialists, salespersons, technical support specialists, office managers, information processing supervisors, and end-user managers. Because of the heavy reliance on technology in the business world, more businesses are requiring technically competent and computer capable employees.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter

BT   106Computing Essentials 5
BT   107Business Communications 15
BT   110Strategies for Student Success 2
BUS  122Practical Business Math 3
15

Second Quarter

BT   272Business Correspondence 5
BUS& 101Intro to Business 5
IS   103Information Technology Fundamentals 5
15

Third Quarter

BUS  280Human Relations in Business 25
CAPPS141Word I 2
CAPPS151Excel I 2
CAPPS152Excel II 2
IS   210Internet Programming I 3
14

Fourth Quarter

BT   258Desktop Publishing 5
CAPPS161Access I 2
CAPPS180Outlook 2
IS   144Programming Fundamentals 3
IS   162Data Communications and Networks 3
15

Fifth Quarter

BT   255Business Productivity Tools 3
BT   260Administrative Office Management 5
CAPPS162Access II 2
IS   262Network Management 5
15

Sixth Quarter

ACCT 103Fundamental Bookkeeping Procedures 3
BT   160Job Preparation Techniques 3
BT   201Information Processing 5
BT   285Administrative Professional Internship 32
CAPPS185Digital Marketing Platforms 33
16
90 credits are required for the AAS
1BT 107 may be substituted with ENGL& 101 English Composition I.
2BUS 280 may be substituted with CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication.
3BT 285 AND CAPPS 185 (5 credits) may be substituted with BT 234 Administrative Professional Practicum (5 credits).

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.