Office Specialist, Certificate

Office Specialist

Program Details

Program Code
6577
Credit Hours
18

Average starting salary is $30,050*

*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Overview

The Office Specialist certificate is an 18-credit hour program in general office operations and procedures. Positions available to program graduates include word processor, clerk and general office worker, among many others.

Coursework includes software applications, keyboarding, and general office training for anyone interested in working in a modern office in all of its various forms. All courses in this certificate program apply toward a degree in Office Administration or Paralegal Studies. This certificate program is designed to be both flexible in its coursework and very accessible; the College Placement Test (PERT) is not required for this program, but is required for other certificates and degrees.

Requirements for Admission

There are no Admissions requirements for this program. 

If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses, but could still be admitted.

Program Costs, Scholarships and Aid

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs

  • Florida Residents:
    • $106.77 per credit hour x 18 credit hours = $1,921.86
  • Non-Florida Residents:
    • $382.90 per credit hour x 18 credit hours = $6,892.20

Does not include books, lab fees, etc.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.

Scholarships

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Job Prospects and Salary

Positions available to program graduates include word processor, clerk and general office worker, among many others. Coursework includes software applications, keyboarding, and general office training for anyone interested in working in a modern office in all of its various forms. 

Salary:

In Florida:

  • Workers on average earn $31,670.
  • 10% of workers earn $19,690 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $51,470 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $34,040.
  • 10% of workers earn $21,140 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $55,300 or more.

Source: O*netOnline

Program Goals and Outcomes

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

  • Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
  • Manage business information using appropriate software.
  • Perform records management activities.
  • Demonstrate employability and workplace skills.
  • Perform information processing activities.
  • Perform office management activities.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

Program Length:

  • Credit hours - 18
  • Time to completion – 2 semesters (full-time)

Need C or higher in all coursework to graduate

All students are urged to make an appointment to see a Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Format:

  • Online/Hybrid/Face to Face Options – Currently only Online, Virtualized Hybrid. See Types of Classes

Curriculum:

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