Office Support
Certificate of Applied Science Degree

Advisor: Donna Eakman & Deborah Newton

NOTE: This program is tentatively under moratorium and will not be intaking new students in 2008-2009. Please contact the Business and Technology department at 406-771-4391 for more information.

The one-year certificate program in Office Support prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of office settings. The program emphasizes skills in oral and written communications, word processing, ten-key, records management, keyboarding, and document formatting. Students may emphasize areas in general office skills, the legal office, or the medical office by selecting appropriate elective courses. All courses transfer into the AAS degree in Office Administration and Technology.

Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:

• Communicate effectively in both oral and written communication;
  
  
• Use the appropriate software and hardware for applications in the business office;
  
  
• Manage the information needed for successful operation of the business;
  
  
• Apply interpersonal relations concepts and techniques to personal and professional situations;
  
  
• Understand and apply mathematical concepts and models; and
  
  
• Solve business problems by applying business principles, communication standards, and office management skills.
  
  
  

Estimated Resident Program Cost:

Required Courses

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Suggested Electives (Select two from the following (consult advisor)

Total Program Credits: 34/35~

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment