Computer Applications and Office Technology

Mission Statement
The Computer Applications and Office Technology (CAT) program provides business applications software, technology, and workplace skills through the delivery of short-term, high-quality programs, industry certifications, and an Associate’s Degree with specialized business accreditation for entry-level employment, skills update, or promotion in current jobs in the Riverside and San Bernardino region.

Core values include a commitment to:

  • local employment and responsiveness to community employment needs,
  • continuous learning through professional development and training, and
  • assessment of programs and courses for continuous improvement.

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Contact Us 

*Please direct general inquiries to your educational advisor
Educational Advisor
Lorena Franco
951-222-8624
Lorena.Franco@rcc.edu
Tech A 101

Faculty Advisor
Janet Lehr
(951) 222-8974
ist@rcc.edu
BE 220E

Administrative Office Professional
CE
Major Units
13.5
Typical Time to Completion
1 semester
Program Requirements
Executive Office Management
AS
Major Units
34
Typical Time to Completion
2 years
Program Requirements
Executive Office Professional
CE
Major Units
13.5
Typical Time to Completion
1 semester
Program Requirements
Legal Administrative Professional
CE
Major Units
12
Typical Time to Completion
1 year
Program Requirements
Medical Secretary
CE

Major Units
13
Typical Time To Completion
1 year
Program Requirements
Office Assistant
CE
Major Units
10
Typical Time to Completion
1 semester
Program Requirements
Business Information Worker
CE
Major Units
19
Typical Time to Completion
1 year
Program Requirements

You may be a visionary. You may be a missing part of a team. Business, education, government and non-profits are looking for individuals to fill in the gaps both strategically and hands on. Your career possibilities are extremely diverse. Take a class, earn a certificate (where applicable) or work toward your Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to a California State University or University of California. If you are interested to learn more, you can explore other instructional pathways in Business and Law and Computer Information Systems.

Accreditation 

Program Accreditation Information

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ACBSP provides a set of standards and criteria to assist ACBSP associate degree member institutions in achieving excellence in business program education. Through a process of self-study, on-site visitation, and assessment, business units have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to serving students, other institutions, and industry.

The following student achievement metrics are reviewed and tracked for the Computer Science program.

RCC Computer Application and Office Management Completions
  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
AS Executive
Office Management
6 2 10 6 4

 

RCC Computer Applications and Office Technology Program Headcount and Transfers AS Executive Office Management
  2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Headcount 74 71 67 58 63
Transfers 0 1 1 2 1

More Accredited Programs

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