College Catalog 2025-2026
Degree Type Certificate
Total Credits 34
Contact Joan Tuck; joan.tuck@southside.edu 434-736-2019
The program prepares the student to fill clerical and word processing positions and provides fundamental knowledge and skills associated with general office work. The curriculum includes courses in keyboarding, math, word processing and business communications. For students who wish to further their training, all of the 34 credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the two-year degree associate in applied science degree in Administrative Support Technology. Upon satisfactory completion of the Clerical Studies program, students will be awarded a certificate in Clerical Studies.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Bank Teller Front Desk Coordinator Office Assistant Office Support Technician Receptionist Or Records Clerk Word Processing Operator

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