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Career Studies Certificate in Real Estate
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Real Estate
Mountain Empire Community College
The Real Estate Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide a high quality, cost effective, accessible education to those seeking to enter the real estate business, and to those who are seeking licensure as a real estate agent.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Understand common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust.
2. Understand real estate principles such as study of titles, estates, land descriptions, contracts, legal instruments, financing, and management of real estate.
3. Demonstrate basic computer concepts, Internet skills, and the use of Microsoft Office.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Real Estate Career Studies certificate is designed to provide a high quality, cost effective, accessible education, to those seeking to enter the real estate business, and to those who are seeking licensure as a real estate agent. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | Employment opportunities are available with local real estate agencies, as well as agencies throughout the state for students who obtain licensure as a real estate agent in Virginia. |
Program Successes & Highlights |
Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Real Estate
16
Career Studies Certificate in Real Estate
16
Course Requirements for 221-273-01
16
Core Requirements for 221-273-01
16
REA 100
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
UMS 107
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MKT 284
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
LGL 115
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 119
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Residency
16
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 12 credits may be applied to this program.
Plan GPA for 221-273-01
16
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Credit for Prior Learning | VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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13-2023.00 | Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
13-2022.00 | Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
11-9141.00 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way). | Management Occupations |
41-9021.00 | Real Estate Brokers | Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans. | Sales and Related Occupations |
41-9022.00 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer. | Sales and Related Occupations |
Cost To Complete

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