Degree Plans

Document Design, OSA


  • Academic Year: 2022-2023
  • Division / Department: Business Programs / Office Technology
  • Degree Code: OTC.DOC.DESIGN.OSA
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This program prepares students for employment and advancement as an administrative professional. Skills in this occupational skills award emphasize document design and formatting, including advanced features in digital publishing software. Students will become proficient in MS Office word processing software, as well as Adobe publishing software.

Marketable Skills:

1. Communication Skills- Apply basic rules of grammar; utilize terminology applicable to business writing, speaking, and presentations. 2. Teamwork- Work as a team to complete group projects and reach goals by considering different points of view and working with others. 3. Time Management- Develop skills needed to complete tasks and meet deadlines. 4. Software Integration- Produce documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations using Microsoft Office software. 5. Desktop Publishing- Use publishing software to create finished documents and forms. 6. Records Management- Use database software to create and maintain electronic records as well as apply records management theories to hard copy records. 7. Customer Service- Apply principles and processes of customer service, including assessing customer needs, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.

Semester I

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing 3 hours
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing 3 hours
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I 3 hours
Total hours:9 hours