Career and Technical Studies
Degree
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 Objectives
  • 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
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.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AST 101 1 3 0 3
AST 107 3 0 3
AST 136 3 0 3
AST 160 1 0 1
AST 234 3 0 3
AST 260 2 0 2
SDV 100 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 16 0 16  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
AST 102 3 0 3
AST 141 3 0 3
AST 205 3 0 3
AST 236 3 0 3
ELE 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3
ENG 137 3 0 3
or ENG 111 2 College Composition
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 18 0 18