Length: Four semesters (two years)

Purpose: With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel who can accumulate, analyze, and interpret data, which is essential for reporting and decision-making. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Accounting is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Persons who are seeking their first employment in an accounting position in addition to those presently in accounting who are seeking a promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

    Accounting Clerk

    Accounting Trainee

    Accounting Technician

    Junior Accountant

    Accountant

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college entry into the Associate of Applied Science program in Accounting requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses. Proficiency in keyboarding is required. Students may enroll in AST 114 to upgrade keyboarding skills.

Program Requirements: The first two semesters (first year) of the Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Accounting are similar to other curriculums in business. In the second year, each student will pursue his specialty in Accounting. The curriculum will include technical courses in accounting, related areas, general education, and electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed for future success in accounting. Each student is urged to consult with his/her counselor and faculty advisor in planning their program and selecting their electives. Courses within this curriculum may be applied to a four-year program at the discretion of the admitting institution. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester curriculum listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Accounting.

Notes on Transfer: Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are designed primarily to provide occupational competence for employment. Upon the student’s request, courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes.

The above semester-by semester sequencing of courses may be modified when necessary. Please meet with your faculty advisor for a discussion of factors, which affect planning and sequencing in this program of study.

1. Transfer students should check the Math requirements at respective four-year schools of interest.

2. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.

3. Humanities electives include: ART 201-202; foreign languages; MUS 121-122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152.

4. ECO 201 or 202 may be taken to complete the economics requirement. Note that Economics 201 is Macroeconomics and 202 is Microeconomics. It is suggested that transfer students take the ECO 201 course plus ECO 202 as a degree related elective.

5. PSY 120 may be taken in place of this course. Students planning to transfer should take PSY 200.

6. Students may take any three credit hour course with the following prefixes ACC, BUS, ECO, IST, MKT, or AST.

7. Prerequisite: Math 141. Placement is required for all mathematics courses.

Cooperative Education- ACC 197 or ACC 297 may be taken after satisfactory completion of ACC 212 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.

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Program Coordinator: Brent Joyce, LRC 713, Ext. 2487

Length: Two semesters (one year)

Purpose: This certificate program in Accounting and Information Systems Technology is designed to provide individuals with basic skills in accounting and computer information systems which will enable them to obtain employment immediately upon completion of the two-semester program. With the present growth in this area, there is a need for personnel who possess basic skills in accounting and personal computers who are unable to pursue a two-year degree program.

Computerized Accounting Clerk

Computerized Inventory Clerk

Computerized Payroll Clerk

Computerized Bookkeeping Clerk

Computerized Information Input Clerk

Admission Requirements: A student eligible for admission to the College may normally be considered for admission to the Accounting-Information Systems Technology Curriculum. 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.

1. Students who pass the Keyboarding Exemption Test will be granted credit for this course. Testing date is published in the class schedule.

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

Length: Four semesters (two years)

Purpose: With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in office occupations. The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Administrative Support Technology is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment immediately upon completion of the community college program. Persons who are seeking their first employment in an office position as well as those who are seeking a promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

    Word Processing Specialist

    Executive Secretary

    Stenographer

    Office Manager

    Related Office Occupations

    Administrative Assistant

    Medical Secretary

Admissions Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college entry into the Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Administrative Support Technology requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses.

Advanced Placement: Students who have completed training in Office Technology courses at the high school level or who have had appropriate occupational experience may apply for advance placement with credit. Credit by examination will be the basis upon which such advance placement will be granted. Through a special examination program, it will be possible for a student to exempt a portion of the typewriting requirement. Students currently holding either the CPS or PLS certification may also be granted up to 25 semester hours of credit. The student may then elect to enroll in an accelerated program to complete the AAS degree requirements in less than two years or take appropriate advanced courses for further occupational preparation.

Program Requirements: The two-year curriculum in Administrative Support Technology combines instruction in the many areas required for competence as a secretary in business, government, industry, law offices, and other organizations. The curriculum will include courses in Administrative Support Technology, related areas, general education and electives. Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor and counselor in planning their programs. Upon satisfactory completion of the four semester curriculum listed below, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Administrative Support Technology.

Notes on Transfer: Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are designed primarily to provide occupational competence for employment entry. Upon the student’s request, courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes.

The above semester-by semester sequence of courses may be modified when necessary. Please meet with your faculty advisor for a discussion of factors which affect planning and sequencing in this program of study.

1. Students who pass the Keyboarding Exemption Test will be granted credit for this course. Testing date is published in the class schedule.

2. Transfer students should consult the math requirements at respective 4 year schools of interest.

3. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general core.

4. ACC 211 may be taken in place of ACC 115.

5. ECO 201 or 202 may be taken to complete the economics requirement. Note that Economics 201 is Macroeconomics and 202 is Microeconomics.

6. Humanities elective include: ART 201, 202; Foreign Languages; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152.

Note: Cooperative Education – AST 297 may be taken after satisfactory completion of the second semester with faculty and Co-op advisor approvals. The non-paid Co-op education option with nonprofit entities is available in this program of study.

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

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding, and proficiency to perform specific tasks in a legal environment. A legal assistant will have a basic understanding of the general processes of American law, and will have the knowledge and proficiency to perform specific tasks under the supervision of a lawyer.

Occupational Objectives: The Administrative Support Technology with a Specialization in Legal Assisting will help prepare you for a wide range of entry level positions in the legal fields with opportunities in:

    Law Firms

    Private Corporations

    Mortgage Companies

    Government

    Banks

    Administrative Agencies

    Title Insurance Companies

Admissions Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Administrative Support Technology requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses.

Advanced Placement: Students who have completed training in Office Technology courses at the high school level or who have had appropriate occupational experience may apply for advance placement with credit. Credit by examination will be the basis upon which such advance placement will be granted. Through a special examination program, it will be possible for a student to exempt a portion of the typewriting requirement. Students currently holding either the CPS or PLS certification may also be granted up to 25 semester hours of credit. The student may then elect to enroll in an accelerated program to complete the AAS degree requirements in less than two years or take appropriate advanced courses for further occupational preparation.

Program Requirements: The two-year curriculum in Administrative Support Technology combines instruction in the many areas required for competence as a secretary in business, government, industry, law offices, and other organizations. The curriculum will include courses in Administrative Support Technology, specialized courses in legal assisting, general education and electives. Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor and counselor in planning their programs. Upon satisfactory completion of the four semester curriculum listed below, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Administrative Support Technology - Specialization in Legal Assisting.

Notes on Transfer: Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are designed primarily to provide occupational competence for employment entry. Upon the student’s request, courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes.