Certificate of Achievement in
Secreterial Science
The certificate program in secretarial science is designed to prepare students for the entry-level
office jobs most frequently and most widely available today, as well as for those who are
already working and wish to upgrade their skills in making decisions and solving office problems
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
1. Apply proper bookkeeping techniques in an office.
2. Demonstrate general computer competence and information technology literacy
3. Demonstrate proper office procedures and management techniques.
4. Communicate effectively in English for business purposes.
5. Perform business computations and apply logic as needed.
6. File documents properly and use common office machines.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements - 34 Credits
- BK 095 Bookkeeping I (3)
- BK 096 Bookkeeping II (3)
- BU 095 Filing, Office Procedures (3)
- BU 098 Basic Business Math (3)
- BU 099b Office Management (200 hours practicum) (3)
- CA 100s Computer Literacy for Secretaries (4)
- CA 101s Computer Applications for Secretaries (4)
- ESL/BU 095 ESL for Business Purposes I (4)
- ESL/BU 096 ESL for Business Purposes II (4)
- SS 100 World of Work (3
Total Requirements - 34 Credits
Suggested Schedule
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Summer Session
CA 100s Computer Literacy for Secretaries.............................4
BK 095 Bookkeeping I.............................................................3
ESL/BU 095 ESL for Business Purpose I...................................4
BU 095 Filing, Office Procedures/Office Machines......................3
SS 100 World of Work............................................................3
Total Credits = 12 Credits
BK 096 Bookkeeping II........................................................................3
CA 101s Computer Applications for Secretaries....................................4
ESl/BU 096 ESL for Business Purpose II................................................4
BU 098 Basic Business Math.................................................................3
Total Credits = 14 Credits
BU 099b Office Management (200 hours Practicum.............................................3
Total Credits = 3 Credits
