Administrative Support Technology (298) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• AST 101 - Keyboarding I (3 credits)
• AST 230 - Introduction to Office Technology (3 credits)
• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
• MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning (3 credits)

Spring I

• AST 102 - Keyboarding II (3 credits)
• AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills (3 credits)
• AST 234 - Records and Database Management (3 credits)
• PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 credits)
• BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 credits)

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• CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (3 credits) or
• CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) or
• CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication (3 credits)

Fall II

• ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
• AST 243 - Office Administration I (3 credits)
• AST 238 - Word Processing Advanced Operations (3 credits)
• AST 253 - Advanced Desktop Publishing Using Microsoft Publisher (3 credits)
• — xx2 - Wellness (2 credits)
• — xx3 - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credits)

Spring II

• AST 232 - Microcomputer Office Applications (3 credits)
• AST 244 - Office Administration II (3 credits)
• BUS 235 - Business Letter Writing (3 credits)
• BUS 241 - Business Law I (3 credits)

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• ECO 120 - Survey of Economics (3 credits) or
• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 66

NOTE: AST and IT courses used to satisfy degree requirements must be taken within seven years of the student’s expected graduation date.

Program Information (PSAHHS)

For additional information about this program visit the Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services Division web page, stop by Hampton Campus, Hampton III - Suite 747, phone 757/825-2808 or email psahhs@vpcc.edu.