Computer Software Application Specialist Certificate

Certificate
HEGIS #5101
Chairperson: James G. Looby
Brahan Hall, Room 206, (518) 629-7225

This program has been deactivated effective Spring 2012 and as such, applications are no longer being accepted.

Hudson Valley Community College’s Computer Software Application Specialist certificate is designed for the student who is currently working or seeking employment as an administrative or technical assistant yet does not possess formalized computer training. This coursework provides students with the formalized training needed for employment as a keyboard specialist, help desk specialist, software specialist or technical assistant.

All AITC and CMPT courses must have been taken within seven years in order to be applicable toward this degree program.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Notes	High School Average
Algebra or 1 unit of equivalent academic math (70 or above in the course)	Business and software courses recommended.	70+

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $605.

Total Credits Required: 27

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by Department Chairperson.

CMPT 100 Word Processing with Wordperfect Credits: 3
CMPT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications I Credits: 3
CMPT 110 Document Formatting on Microcomputers Credits: 3
CMPT 111 Information Processing Credits: 3
CMPT 115 Introduction to Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel Credits: 3
CMPT 118 Introduction to Web Design and Content Management Credits: 3
CMPT 120 Introduction to Database Concepts with Microsoft Access Credits: 3
CMPT 125 Electronic Publishing and Design Credits: 3
CMPT 160 Advanced Integrated Information Processing Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 27

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

CMPT 100 Word Processing with Wordperfect Credits: 3
CMPT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications I Credits: 3
CMPT 110 Document Formatting on Microcomputers Credits: 3
CMPT 115 Introduction to Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel Credits: 3

Term Total: 12

Second Term

CMPT 111 Information Processing Credits: 3
CMPT 118 Introduction to Web Design and Content Management Credits: 3
CMPT 120 Introduction to Database Concepts with Microsoft Access Credits: 3
CMPT 125 Electronic Publishing and Design Credits: 3
CMPT 160 Advanced Integrated Information Processing Credits: 3

Computer Software Application Specialist Certificate

This program has been deactivated effective Spring 2012 and as such, applications are no longer being accepted.

Program Entrance Requirements

Total Credits Required: 27

Major Requirements*

Total Credits Required: 27

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

Term Total: 12

Second Term

Term Total: 15