CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (CoA)
Computer Office Technology
REQUIRED CREDITS: 30
DEGREE CODE: COT-CT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Certificate of Achievement in Computer Office Technology provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for office professionals. Courses include
instruction in the latest computer office technology skills using a keyboard, voice recognition, or handwriting recognition; software including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, and presentations; general and advance office skills; and communication skills.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
•Create text by using one of the following methods of input: A computer keyboard (by touch); Voice recognition software, or; Handwriting recognition software.
•Create office documents using a variety of the functions of word processing software.
PLEASE NOTE - The courses listed below may require a prerequisite or corequisite. Read course descriptions before registering for classes. All MATH and ENG courses
numbered 01-99 must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. No course under 100-level counts toward degree completion.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (3 CREDITS)
SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (27 CREDITS)
CRSEMESTER
COMMUNICATIONS3-5
BUS 108; COM 101, 102, 215; ENG 100, 101, 102, 107,
113, 114, 205; JOUR 102; THTR 105
___________
CRSEMESTER
CORE REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)
ACC 135B
Bookkeeping I
3
___________
BUS 106B
Business English
3
___________
COT 102
Computer Keyboarding II
3
___________
COT 127B
Microsoft Office for Offices
3
___________
COT 129B
Records Management
3
___________
COT 200
Word Processing I
3
___________
COT 201B
Word Processing II
3
___________
3
___________
MGT 201Principles of Management
ELECTIVES (choose 3 credits)___________
COT 103B
Keyboard Review and Speed
1
COT 108
Speedwriting Shorthand I
3
COT 132B
Outlook for Offices
1
COT 205B
Pads & Tabs – Office on the Go
3
COT 206B
Speech Recognition for Offices
3
COT 208B
Tablet Computer, Voice and Handwriting
1
COT 209B
Tablet Computer, Voice and Handwriting II
3
Computation included in ACC 135B
Human Relations included in MGT 201
NOTE • Course numbers with the “B” suffix may be non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree.
•Course numbers with the “H” suffix are designated Honors-level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements.
For more information visit www.csn.edu/honors.
•In no case, may one course be used to meet more than one requirement except for the Values and Diversity general education requirement (only AA, AS, and AB
degrees) which may be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or emphasis requirement.
•Students may elect to graduate using the degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation, or when they declared or changed major or the current catalog.
If a program is official after a student has matriculated, the student may choose the degree requirements of the new program. In no case may a student use a
catalog which is more than six years old at the time of graduation.
CSN 2015-2016 GENERAL CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK
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GUIDED PATHWAY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
COMPUTER OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (2 Semester)
2015-2016
The following is a suggested pathway, or course sequence by term, for this academic program. The following factors may affect the time it takes to
complete the pathway as listed:
•
•
•
The term (fall, spring, summer) in which the student enters the program because class availability varies by term.
Where the student placed in the Math and English course sequence (i.e. taking courses below 100) and completion of course prerequisites.
Meeting with the student’s designated program counselor or advisor to determine academic readiness to succeed in a particular course.
Use of appropriate services (writing center, math resource center, etc.) may be in order to support successful course completion.
First Semester
Gen. Ed. Communications Requirement
Special Program Core Requirements
Second Semester
Special Program Core Requirements
Special Program Elective Requirement
Requirement
See degree sheet for course choices
COT 102 Computer Keyboarding II
COT 127B Microsoft Office for Offices
COT 129B Records Management
COT 200 Word Processing I
Requirement
ACC 135B Bookkeeping I
BUS 106B Business English
COT 201B Word Processing II
MGT 201 Principles of Management
See a counselor to select courses
Semester Total
Semester Total
Pathway Course Total
Certificate Total
Revised May 2015
Credit Hours
3-5
3
3
3
3
15-17
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
30-32
30
Term
Term
GUIDED PATHWAY
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
COMPUTER OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (3 Semester)
2015-2016
The following is a suggested pathway, or course sequence by term, for this academic program. The following factors may affect the time it takes to
complete the pathway as listed:
•
•
•
The term (fall, spring, summer) in which the student enters the program because class availability varies by term.
Where the student placed in the Math and English course sequence (i.e. taking courses below 100) and completion of course prerequisites.
Meeting with the student’s designated program counselor or advisor to determine academic readiness to succeed in a particular course.
Use of appropriate services (writing center, math resource center, etc.) may be in order to support successful course completion.
First Semester
Gen. Ed. Communications Requirement
Special Program Core Requirements
Second Semester
Special Program Core Requirements
Third Semester
Special Program Core Requirements
Special Program Elective Requirement
Requirement
See degree sheet for course choices
COT 102 Computer Keyboarding II
COT 127B Microsoft Office for Offices
Requirement
BUS 106B Business English
COT 129B Records Management
COT 200 Word Processing I
Requirement
ACC 135B Bookkeeping I
COT 201B Word Processing II
MGT 201 Principles of Management
See degree sheet for course choices
Semester Total
Semester Total
Semester Total
Pathway Course Total
Certificate Total
Revised May 2015
Credit Hours
3-5
3
3
9-11
Credit Hours
3
3
3
9
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
30-32
30
Term
Term
Term