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Career Studies Certificate in Real Estate

Career Studies Certificate
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.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
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

  • 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 Mountain Empire Community College within your first year
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.
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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 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
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: Mountain Empire Community College
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
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.
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First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for.
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Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
13-2023.00Appraisers and Assessors of Real EstateAppraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2022.00Appraisers of Personal and Business PropertyAppraise 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
11-9141.00Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersPlan, 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
41-9021.00Real Estate BrokersOperate 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
41-9022.00Real Estate Sales AgentsRent, 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
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