Office Specialist, Certificate

Office Specialist

Program Details

Program Code
6577

Average Median Pay*
$29,950 per year

*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:

Curriculum:

Course Sequencing for Full-time Students

Florida CIP: 0552040704
SF Program Code: 6577
2020 - 2021
Total SF Semester Hours: 18

Term 1 Fall (9 credit hours)

  • OST2711 Word Processing/Keyboarding I (3 credit hours)
  • CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 credit hours)
  • OST2792 Internet for Office Professionals (3 credit hours)

Term 2 Spring (9 credit hours)

  • OST2712 Word Processing/Keyboarding II (3 credit hours) Spring Only
  • OST2853 Spreadsheet and Database Management (3 credit hours) Spring Only
  • OST2335C Business English (3 credit hours) Spring Only

Cost of Attendance

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

Off-Campus*Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit
Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit		In-State: $2,563
Out-Of-State: $9,190		In-State: $2,563
Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment		$783$783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)		$9,679$2,619
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses		$4,228$4,228
Transportation$1,976$3,062
TotalIn-State: $19,229
Out-Of-State: $25,856		In-State: $13,255
Out-Of-State: $19,882

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)

Off-Campus*Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit
Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit		In-State: $3,032
Out-Of-State: $10,292		In-State: $3,032
Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, and Equipment		$783$783
Living Expenses
(Food & Housing)		$9,679$2,619
Miscellaneous
Personal Expenses		$4,228$4,228
Transportation$1,976$3,062
TotalIn-State: $19,698
Out-Of-State: $26,958		In-State: $13,724
Out-Of-State: $20,984

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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