Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025

Clerical Studies Certificate


Certificate: Business and Office in Clerical Studies

Length: Two-semester (one-year) program

Purpose: The program in Clerical Studies is a one-year course of study and practice to provide training in the art and skills of clerical practice.

Occupational Objective:
Bank Teller
Bookkeepers and Accounting Clerks
Clerk Typist
Data Entry Keyer
Receptionist and Information Clerk
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent
Shipping and Receiving Clerks
Travel Clerk

Admission Requirements: Proficiency in English. (Virginia Placement Test will be administered to determine English course placements).

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in one year.

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Second Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 18


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 34


1Students who possess Keyboarding skills may petition for advanced placement with Credit by Examination.

2Students who desire transferable credits must take ENG 111  in place of ENG 137 .

3Courses may be chosen from Social Science Electives.