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Certificate in Clerical Studies
CertificateCertificate in Clerical Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College
This program is designed for students who seek clerical office jobs.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | This program is designed for students who seek clerical office jobs. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | |
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
Certificate in Clerical Studies
32
Certificate in Clerical Studies
32
Clerical Studies Certificate
32
AST Requirements for Clerical
22
AST Clerical Requirement
22
Earn 22 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement
3
English Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Orientation to College Studies
1
Orientation to College Studies
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics Requirement
3
Mathematics Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Office Record Keeping/ACC
3
Office Record Keeping/ACC
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
32
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 24 credits may be applied to this program.
Plan GPA for 218
32
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 | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The successful completion of an associate degree through dual enrollment may provide scholarship opportunities with four-year schools. |
Credit for Prior Learning | Students planning to transfer are encouraged to check with the transfer institution to confirm acceptance of A.P. credits. |
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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? | |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | The GAA application process varies by transfer institution. Please visit the Campus Connection Center in ISC 133 for specific application processes. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

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.
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 |
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Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Administrative Management Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Administrative Management Technology with a Specialization in Medical Office | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Administrative Management Technology with a Specialization in Office Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Administration | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - General Office Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Coding | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Software Specialist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology - Medical Office Specialist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology-Medical Administrative Support Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology-Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Tec | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Word/Information Process | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Administrative Assistant | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Administrative Support Tech specializing in Medical Office Specialist | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associates of Applied Science in Business Technology | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology/Medical Office Administration | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Support Technology (Medical Administrative Assistant) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in AST with a Specialization in Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in AST with a Specialization in Legal Assistant | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners | Develop, 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 |
13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | All business operations specialists not listed separately. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
13-1199.06 | Online Merchants | Conduct 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 |
13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists | Conduct 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 |
13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists | Address 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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