Purpose: The Information Processing career studies certificate is designed to prepare students with computer skills required in a general office. The program includes instruction in the use of text processing, spreadsheets, and database software. Students may wish to pursue this program to meet requirements to qualify for a job, to improve skills in one's current job, or to fulfill personal needs for computerized information processing.
The curriculum includes the following courses:
Credits
1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(1) AST 102 Keyboarding II .......................... 3
ENG 116 Writing for Business or
ENG elective ............................... 3
(1) AST 141 Word Processing I ....................... 3
AST 232 Microcomputer Office Applications or
AST 236 Specialized Software Applications .. 3
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Total Credits 6 6
Total minimum credits for the Information Processing career studies certificate = 12.
(1) Prerequisite: AST 101 Keyboarding I or equivalent skills.