SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018
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60 Southside Virginia Community College<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY<br />
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)<br />
Award: Associate of Applied Science<br />
Length: Sixty-four credit hour program<br />
Purpose: By 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects<br />
employment for administrative assistants will grow<br />
by 13.2 percent. This curriculum is designed to prepare<br />
students for full-time employment immediately upon<br />
completion of the community college program. Persons<br />
who are seeking their first employment in an office position<br />
as well as those who are seeking a promotion may<br />
benefit from this curriculum.<br />
Occupational Objectives<br />
• Administrative Assistant<br />
• Executive Assistant<br />
• Executive Secretary<br />
• Human Resources Assistant<br />
• Office Manager<br />
• Office Services Specialist<br />
• Technical Secretary<br />
Admission Requirements: In additional to the admission<br />
requirements established for the college, entry in the<br />
Administrative Support Technology program re- quires<br />
competency in English<br />
and Math Essentials (MTE 1-3) as demonstrated through<br />
the placement and diagnostic test, or by satisfactorily<br />
completing the required MTE and ENF requirements or<br />
equivalents.<br />
Program Description: The two-year program includes<br />
instruction in areas required for competence as office<br />
support personnel in business, government, industry, and<br />
other organizations. Approximately one-half of the<br />
curriculum will include courses in Administrative<br />
Support Technology with the remaining courses in related<br />
subjects, general education, and elective credits.<br />
Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty<br />
advisor to plan their program and to select electives.<br />
Upon satisfactory completion of the program requirements,<br />
students will be awarded an Associate of Applied<br />
Science degree in Administrative Support Technology.<br />
Course<br />
Title<br />
Hours<br />
Lab<br />
FIRST SEMESTER<br />
AST 101 Keyboarding I 2 2 3<br />
AST 107 Editing and Proofreading 3 0 3<br />
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3<br />
OR<br />
ENG 137 Communication Processes I<br />
HLT/PED EEE Health or Physical Education 1 0 1<br />
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 0 3<br />
MTH 141 Business Mathematics I 3 0 3<br />
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1<br />
Total 16 2 17
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