Program Details

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.

Program Overview & Guidance

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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 via College Connect
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.
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

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

College Level Information

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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.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year	The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for.
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
13-2023.00	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-2022.00	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	Appraise 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
11-9141.00	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	Plan, 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
41-9021.00	Real Estate Brokers	Operate 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
41-9022.00	Real Estate Sales Agents	Rent, 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

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 16 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Mountain Empire Community College These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$172	Per Credit	$2,752	$0	$2,752

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.