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Administrative Support Certificate

 

Purpose

This program is designed to provide entry level employment skills for occupations in clerical support areas.

Related Career
Studies Certificate

Admissions Requirements

Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.

Students who have some training in keyboarding, computer use or other clerical skill areas may be granted advanced placement or elective course credit.

Program Requirements

The curriculum requires the student to complete office skills courses, including communications and mathematics, needed to function in an office. Upon completion of the program and maintaining an overall 2.0 GPA ("C" average) in all applicable classes, the student will be awarded the Administrative Support Certificate.

Courses

First Semester (Fall)

Course Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
BUS 121 Business Math
3
AST 107 Editing/Proofreading
3
AST 142 Word Processing II
3
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
3
CST 110 Speech Communication
3
Total
15

Second Semester (Spring)

Course Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
AST 253 Desktop Publishing
3
AST 137 Records Management
3
AST 243 Office Adminstration I
3
ENG 100 Occupational English
3
Total
12

Summer Semester

Course Code
Course Name
Credit Hours
AST 290 Coordinated Internship
3
-OR-
AST 297 Cooperative Education in AST 3
3
Total
3

Minimum Hours for Certificate: 30

 
 

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).