CIP Code: 52.0499
Length: 2 Semesters
Purpose
The Administrative Support Technology Certificate is designed to train persons for full-time employment in an office-related environment. With the rapid growth of industry and business in Virginia, there is a steady demand for qualified administrative assistants in this region.
Occupational Objectives
Administrative Assistant, Clerical Assistant; Data Entry Technician; Receptionist, Data Entry Keyer; Office Clerk/General Word Processor.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English, mathematics, and reading. Students who do not meet entry requirements or whose placement test scores indicate a need for further preparation will be placed in the appropriate developmental studies courses in English, mathematics, and/or reading. These developmental course credits do not apply toward degrees or certificates. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete any program.
Program Requirements
Administrative Support Technology is a one-year program combining instruction in the many subject areas required for competence in administrative support for business, government, industry, and other organizations.
Approximately one-half of the program will include courses in administrative systems, with the remaining courses in related subjects and general education. Students who receive a grade lower than “C” in any Administrative Support (AST) class may be required to repeat the course and to earn a grade of “C” or higher before registering for the next course in the sequence. Students successfully completing this program are awarded a Certificate in Administrative Support Technology.