Board of Regents Certificate

The Board of Regents certificate in Computer Information Office Systems prepares individuals to secure entry level employment in positions requiring information technology and administrative support skills. Basic computer skills are required to begin coursework.

Board of Regents certificates are intended to indicate competence in advanced technical and professional courses. Skills gained are job-entry level in nature and course work completed may apply toward other degree programs. They are approved by the Board of Regents as an academic certificate and students walk in the UAS graduation when they receive one. Students interested in a certificate should apply through the Office of Admissions.

Courses required for the Board of Regents Certificate in Computer Information Office Systems are:

General Education Requirements 12 credits

Written Communication Skills

ENGL S111 Methods of Written Communication, 3 credits
Select 1 from the following (3 credits):
ENGL S211 Intermediate Composition: Writing About Literature, 3 credits
ENGL S212 Technical Report Writing, 3 credits
or both
CIOS S160 Business English, 3 credits
CIOS S260 Business Communications, 3 credits

Computational Skills

CIOS S118 Information System Mathematics, 3 credits

Other Skills

CIOS S262 Professional Development, 3 credits

Program Requirements 20-22 credits

Select 1 from the following Certificates of Completion:
Administrative Office Support
Computer Applications
Introductory Network Administration
Medical Office Specialist
Networking Essentials
Programming Foundations
Web Authoring
Web Foundations