College Catalog 2025-2026
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Total Credits 63
Contact Joan Tuck Daniel Campus: (434) 736-2019
The two-year program includes instruction in areas required for competence as office support personnel in business, government, industry, and other organizations. Approximately one-half of the curriculum will include courses in Administrative Support Technology with the remaining courses in related subjects, general education, and elective credits. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor to plan their program and to select electives. Upon satisfactory completion of the program requirements, students will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Support Technology.

Admission Requirements

In additional to the admission requirements established for the college, entry in the Administrative Support Technology program requires competency in English and Math Essentials (MTE 1-3) as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic test, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE and ENF requirements or equivalents.

Curriculum

Second Semester

Course Credits
AST 142 - Word Processing II 3
Accounting or Business Approved Elective
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3
ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software 3-4
MTH 132 - Business Mathematics 3
Subtotal 15

Health or Physical Education Elective: Choose One of the Following (1 credit)

Course Credits
HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resus 2
PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness I 1
PED 110 - Zumba 1
PED 174 - Shooting and Firearm Safety 2

Approved Business Elective: Choose One of the Following (3 credits)

Course Credits
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3
BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I 3
BUS 200 - Principles of Management 3
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management 3
Subtotal 16

Approved Humanities Elective: Choose One of the Following (3 credits)

Course Credits
HUM 100 - Survey of Humanities 3
ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I 3
PHI 220 - Ethics 3

Health or Physical Education Elective: Choose One of the Following (1 credit)

Course Credits
HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resus 2
PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness I 1
PED 110 - Zumba 1
PED 174 - Shooting and Firearm Safety 2
Subtotal 16

Notes

¹ Students should consult with the institution to which they are transferring to see which social science and humanities courses are required. Please see General Education Elective Course Selection for a list of acceptable social science and humanities electives. 2