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10 courses with the subject AST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AST 101Keyboarding I3

Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports and tabulation.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
AST 102Keyboarding II3

Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
AST 114Keyboarding for Information Processing2

Teaches the alphabetic and numeric keys: develops correct techniques and competency in the use of computer keyboards. May include basic correspondence and report formats.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
EDE 10 is a
AST 117Keyboarding for Computer Usage1

Teaches the alphabetic keyboard and 10-key pad. Develops correct keying techniques.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
EDE 10 is a
AST 205Business Communications3

Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
AST 234Records and Database Management3

Teaches filing and records management procedures using microcomputer database software. Incorporates both manual and electronic methods for managing information.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
EDE 10 is a
AST 238Word Processing Advanced Operations3

Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
AST 243Office Administration I3

Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
AST 244Office Administration II3

Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu
Prerequisite
None
AST 253Advanced Desktop Publishing I3

Introduces specific desktop publishing software. Teaches document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets, and graphics.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 DCC College Catalog
Source
catalog.danville.edu

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