Administrative Support Technology (298) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Purpose: This degree prepares students for full-time employment immediately upon completion of the two-year degree. With the rapid development of business, industry, and government in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified office professionals. Students who are seeking employment in an office environment and those who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.

Program or Graduation Requirements: Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all sequential Administrative Support Technology courses.

Part-Time Program Sequence

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 (Replaces MTH 120) (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16

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)
ENG 115 - Technical Writing (3 credits) or
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (3 credits) or
CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) or
CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 18

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)

Semester Total Credits 17

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

Semester Total Credits 15

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 or phone 757-825-2808, or email psahhs@tncc.edu.