Desktop Publishing Certificate

This program is designed to provide entry level employment skills using work processing and desktop publishing software.

Note: BOFF 130 Windows class or documented proficiency of windows skills is required for all software classes.

REQUIRED COURSES HOURS
+BOFF 121 Typing and Document Processing
3
#BOFF 237 Word I
3
BOFF 238 Word II (pre: BOFF 237)
3
#BOFF 225 Excel I
3
#BOFF 219 Publisher
2
BOFF 180 Layout and Design Principles
2
#BOFF 217 InDesign (pre: BOFF 180, BOFF 130)
3
#BOFF 215 QuarkXPress (pre: BOFF 180)
3
#BOFF 227 PowerPoint
3
#BOFF 220 Photoshop
2
BMGT 213 Principles of Advertising (pre: BOFF 180)
3
*BOFF 125 Business Communications (pre: BOFF 114 and BOFF 228; or BOFF 121; or consent)
3
*Humanities elective (ARTS course recommended)
3
Total
36

+Placement depends on demonstrated proficiency.

#Prerequisite: BOFF 130 Windows class (or concurrent enrollment) or a qualifying score on the Windows Placement Test.

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate.
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