Clerical Studies

Certificate

 

Program Coordinator:              Nan Jones, LRC 712, Ext. 2465

Length:                                    Two semesters (one year)

 

Purpose:  With the increased development of business, industry, and government in Virginia, there is a great need for qualified personnel in the clerical area of office occupations.  The clerical program is designed to train personnel for full-time employment upon completion of the course requirements.  In addition, the curriculum furnishes the student the opportunity to elect to transfer into the AAS degree program if she/he so wishes.

 

Occupational Objectives:

            Receptionist

            Recordkeeping Clerk

            Filing Clerk

            Bank Teller

            Typist     

            Business Machines Operator

            Officer Clerk

   

Admission Requirements:  A student eligible for admission to the College can normally be considered for admission to Clerical Studies curriculum.

 

Program Requirements:  The two-semester curriculum provides training in keyboarding, filing, word processing, and shorthand or business electives.  Proficiency in high school English and mathematics is required.  Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses.  In addition to this, the curriculum includes supportive courses as a preparation for entrance into the job market.  Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student will be awarded a Certificate in Clerical Studies.

 

Clerical Studies

First Semester (Fall)      
Course   Lec. Lab  
Number Course  Title Hrs. Hrs. Crs.
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3
SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 0 1
AST 101 1Keyboarding I 4 0 4
AST 123 Speedwriting I 4 0 4
       or        
ITE 100 Intro. to Information Systems 3 0 3
MTH 141 Business Math I 3 0 3
ACC 115 Applied Accounting 2 2 3
Total 16-17 2 17-18
       
Second Semester (Spring)      
ENG 112 College Composition II      
       or        
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech      
     Communications 3 0 3
AST 102 Keyboarding II 4 0 4
AST 230 2Introduction to Office Technology 3 0 3
AST 137 Records Management 3 0 3
AST 141 Word Processing I 3 0 3
EEE 3Elective 2 0 2
Total 18 0 18
       
       
Total Minimum Credits required for Certificate.............35-36  

 

1.     Students who have completed prior training in this course may apply for advanced placement with credit by examination.

2.     AST 124 Speedwriting II may be taken in place of  AST 230 Introduction to Office Technology.

3.    General elective may be selected from courses in psychology, political science/government, economics, sociology, and humanities.

 

        Cooperative Education - AST 197 may be taken after satisfactory completion of the first semester with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals.  The non paid Co-op Education option with nonprofit entities is available in this program of study.