Nov 03, 2025

2017-18 Gaston College Catalog

2017-18 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Office Administration - Office Software Specialist Certificate (C25370SW)

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The Office Administration-Office Software Specialist certificate provides the technical and administrative support skills necessary for entry-level employment working with office software in a variety of office settings.

Program Learning Outcome

Graduates will:

Demonstrate, identify and assess appropriate procedures for creating and formatting mailable publications in an office environment

Major Courses

OST 130 Comprehensive Keyboarding (3 Credit Hours)
OST 136 Word Processing (3 Credit Hours)
OST 137 Office Applications I (3 Credit Hours)
OST 138 Office Applications II (3 Credit Hours)
OST 233 Office Publications Design (3 Credit Hours)

Total Program Hours: 15

Note(s):

The credits obtained from this certificate may be applied toward an associate degree or diploma in Office Administration; however, major course credits earned over five (5) years ago will not apply.