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Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
The Accounting Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the accounting profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Areas covered in this program include maintaining a set of books for business entities, account classifications, subsidiary record accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, payroll, computerized accounting, spreadsheet and database fundamentals, tax preparation, and word processing. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems. Program graduates receive an Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the accounting degree obtain such jobs as accounts receivable clerks, accounts payable clerks, general ledger clerks, and payroll clerks.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 41 42 42 42 COMPASS 79 60 47 37 SAT 480 440 ACT 25 21 CPE 75 75 79
ACCOUNTING DEGREE CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Accounting degree program is designed for the quarter system. Students are accepted into the Accounting degree program Fall and Spring quarters. Degree program can be completed within 6 quarters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 106 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 30 | |
| ENG 1101* | Composition and Rhetoric (OL) | 5 |
| ENG 1102* | Literature and Composition | 5 |
| MAT 1111* | College Algebra (OL) | 5 |
| PSY 1101* | Introductory Psychology (OL) | 5 |
| PSC 1111* | Physical Science (OL) | 5 |
| SPC 1101* | Public Speaking (OL) | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 65-67 | |
| ACC 1101* | Principles of Accounting I | 6 |
| ACC 1102* | Principles of Accounting II (OL) | 6 |
| ACC 1103* | Principles of Accounting III (OL) | 6 |
| ACC 1104* | Computerized Accounting (OL) | 3 |
| ACC 1106* | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| ACC 1151* | Individual Tax Accounting (OL) | 5 |
| ACC 1152* | Payroll Accounting (OL) | 5 |
| BUS 1130* | Document Processing (OL) | 6 |
| ACC 2120* | Principles of Auditing | 5 |
| ACC 2156* | Business Tax Accounting | 5 |
| -OR- | ||
| ACC 2168* | Accounting Internship II | 12 |
| -AND- | ||
| XXXxxx* | Advisor Approved Specific Occupational-Guided Electives | 15 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $3,078
Books/Supplies: $2,500