Office Information Systems: Office Specialist

The Office Information Systems Office Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for various certifications in computer-related industries.

Students in this field can obtain the skills needed to advance in management positions.

Office specialists perform routine clerical and organizational tasks. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other staff. Additionally, they work with various computer-based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

A College Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems: Office Specialist from WCCCD prepares you for work as an Office Specialist (Secretary or Administrative Assistant) in a wide variety of industries such as:

Government Agencies
Home Offices (Virtually)
Hospitals
Legal Offices
Medical Offices
Public/Private Schools

What’s the Job Outlook for Office Information Systems: Office Specialist?

The employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is projected to decline by 10% from 2022 to 2032, except for medical secretaries, who are expected to see job growth due to the increasing demand for healthcare services.

30

credits required to complete a College Certificate in the Office Information Systems: Office Specialist Program **Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.

61

credits required to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Office Information Systems: Office Specialist Program **Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.

$46,010

median annual wage for administrative assistants as of May 2023

Recommended course sequencing

Office Information Systems: Office Specialist, A.A.S.

Semester 1 Total: 15 Credits

3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)

Semester 2 Total: 15 Credits

3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
Elective: Social Science 3 Credit(s)
Elective: English 3 Credit(s)

Semester 3 Total: 15 Credits

3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
Elective 3 Credit(s)

Semester 4 Total: 16 Credits

3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
Elective: Natural Science w/Lab 4 Credit(s)
Elective: Humanities 3 Credit(s)
Elective: Other 3 Credit(s)

A.A.S. Program Total: 61 Credits

Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.

Office Information Systems: Office Specialist, CERT

Semester 1 Total: 15 Credits

3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)

Semester 2 Total: 15 Credits

3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)
3 Credit(s)

Certificate Total: 30 Credits

Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.

Where are WCCCD’s Office Information Systems: Office Specialist Programs Offered?

The WCCCD’s Office Information Systems: Office Specialist Programs are offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown and Ted Scott campuses. Both campuses also offer classes for other office information systems-related certificates and degrees.

As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.

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