Word Processing (Specify Software) - AST 141 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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AST 141 - Word Processing (Specify Software)
Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software.
Lecture 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required.
2-4 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
67691 AST 141-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes a fee for the cost of the required digital course materials. You have the option to opt-out of using the digital course materials once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to opt-out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the digital course materials after the last day to drop and receive a refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $90.00 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66158 AST 141-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual Distance Learning WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes a fee for the cost of the required digital course materials. You have the option to opt-out of using the digital course materials once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to opt-out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the digital course materials after the last day to drop and receive a refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $90.00 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
77468 AST 141-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning WW
IMPORTANT: This class section includes a fee for the cost of the required digital course materials. You have the option to opt-out of using the digital course materials once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to opt-out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the digital course materials after the last day to drop and receive a refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $90.00 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
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