Information Processing Support

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The Information Processing Support certificate prepares students for an entry-level office position emphasizing information support. This curriculum includes business English and written communications.

Students receive training on computers using office software applications with an emphasis on word processing. A grade of C- or better is required in the first course of a sequential course offering before enrolling in the second-level course of the sequence. This includes ADM 157 , BCA 133 , BCA 212 or CSC 110 .

For more information about the Information Processing Support certificate, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/btec/ips.asp.

Required Courses

Semester 1

ADM 157 - Business English Credits: 3
BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
BCA 133 - Word Processing Skill Dev. I Credits: 4

Note:

(Students must demonstrate a keyboarding speed of 25 NWPM or above by taking a five-minute test before enrolling in BCA 133 .)

Semester 2

ADM 154 - Business Communication Credits: 3
BCA 137 - Word Processing Skill Dev. II Credits: 3
BCA 213 - Intermed Computer Business App Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 19

These credits are applicable to the diploma in Office Assistant and the AAS degree in Administrative Assistant .