Software Application Specialist Technology

  What is Software Application Specialist Technology ?

Software application specialist is a one-year certificate program designed to train individuals and office professionals to become proficient in computer software skills. Emphasis is placed on word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, presentation graphics, Web-based software and fundamentals of networks.

  Success Factors

Students who are successful in this area are those who are highly skilled in business computer software applications and who have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Career Possibilities

Software specialists are employed by corporations, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and various industries.

  Majoring in Software Application Specialist Technology

The software specialist certificate program offers the necessary course work for proficiency in microcomputer software technology. Raymond Walters College's up-to-date microcomputer equipment and software provides you with a realistic setting in which to prepare for the high-technology office.

All administrative management technology programs can be completed entirely through evening study. Office information technology courses must be repeated if the student receives a grade of C- or lower.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

 

English Composition I, II	6
Intermediate Composition	3
Windows	3
Microcomputer Office Applications	3
Microcomputer Office Databases	3
Microcomputer Office Spreadsheets	3
Fundamentals of Word Processing	3
Desktop Publishing I, II	6
Office Presentation Graphics	3
Fundamentals of Office Networks	3
Office Software Troubleshooting	3
Intermediate Spreadsheets/Databases	3
Voice Recognition Technology	3
Web Page Coding	3
OIT Portfolio	1
Total	49

 

  Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Department Requirements:

• Keyboarding speed of 35 wpm
• RWC placement test

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.