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Certificate in Administrative Support Technology

Certificate
Rappahannock Community College

The Administrative Support Technology Certificate is designed to train persons for full-time employment in an office-related environment. With the rapid growth of industry and business in Virginia, there is a steady demand for qualified administrative assistants in this region.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students must select a course for each course requirement from the applicable required course list.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Rappahannock Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Students are encouraged to continue on to the Applied Science Degree in Business Mangement.
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
AAS Degree in Business Management
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Program Credit Requirements
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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.

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.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Administrative Support Technology
31
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.
Certificate in Administrative Support Technology
31
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program is required for graduation.
Residency requirement
31
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 23 credits may be applied to this program.
Course requirements
31
ENG 111-College Composition I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 132 or Higher
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AST 141-Word Processing I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AST 243-Office Admin I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 100-Intro to Info Systems
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100-College Success Skills
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ACC 105-Office Accounting
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AST 260-Presentation Software
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AST 244-Office Admin II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 140-Spreadsheet Software
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 236-Communication in Mgmt
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.

Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your program of study. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Credit for Prior Learning Y
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Rappahannock Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
156
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://www.schev.edu/students/making-decisions-about-college
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Administrative Management TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Administrative Management Technology with a Specialization in Medical OfficeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Administrative Management Technology with a Specialization in Office AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - General Office SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office CodingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Software SpecialistAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office SpecialistAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology-Medical Administrative Support SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology-Paralegal Administrative Support SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Tec AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Word/Information ProcessAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Medical Office Administrative Assistant AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Administrative Support TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Administrative Support Tech specializing in Medical Office SpecialistAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associates of Applied Science in Business TechnologyAssociateAssociates of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology/Medical Office AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Administrative Support TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology (Medical Administrative Assistant)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology Executive Admin AssistantAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AST with a Specialization in Health Information ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AST with a Specialization in Legal AssistantAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
13-1199.04Business Continuity PlannersDevelop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All OtherAll business operations specialists not listed separately.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.06Online MerchantsConduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.07Security Management SpecialistsConduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.05Sustainability SpecialistsAddress organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 31 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Administrative Support Technology at Rappahannock Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $5,053 $0 $5,053 Eligibility Requirements apply based on Code of Virginia regulations
Fees
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $93 0 $93
Service Fee $4 Per Credit $124 0 $124
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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