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Administrative Support Technology

Students who meet the admission requirements to the College are eligible for enrollment into the program. Students are expected to be proficient in basic English, mathematics and reading. Appropriate developmental courses are available for those who need to improve proficiency in these areas.

In addition to the general requirements of the College, entry into this program requires proficiency in writing and reading skills. Students not proficient in these skills will be required to enroll in appropriate developmental classes. Students who have had training in keyboarding, computer use or other skill areas may be granted advanced placement or elective course credit. Students wishing to transfer should contact the program advisor and the Assistant Coordinator for Student Success.

Program Requirements

This curriculum combines instruction in general education and those subjects required for competency as an administrative office assistant. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in Keyboarding I or repeat the course to earn a grade of "C" or better before continuing to the next sequenced course. The student should consult with the faculty advisor in planning a program and approving electives. Upon completion of the program and maintaining an overall average of 2.0 GPA ("C" average) in all applicable classes, the student will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Administrative Support Technology (AST).

The AST degree is a two-year, four semester program and may include a summer internship program.  For more information please contact Tina Dressler, (540) 863-2817, tdressler@dslcc.edu.

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