Administrative Support Technology (298) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.

Possible Career Opportunities

To review a listing of career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

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)

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)
• PHI 220 - Ethics and Society (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 240 - Introduction to Business Law (3 credits)
• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 61

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