2009-2010 Catalog
Accounting A.A.S.
This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the bookkeeping/accounting field.
This would include clerical positions in specialized areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, as well as positions with a more total involvement in accounting.
| General Education | (15 credit hours) | |
| BUS 216 | The Legal Environment | 3 credits |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics OR | |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I OR | |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 108 | Technical Mathematics OR higher | 3 credits |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking OR | |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication OR | |
| COM 225 | Organizational Communication | 3 credits |
| Major Courses | (32 credit hours) | |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 credits |
| ACC 122 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 credits |
| ACC 115 | Payroll Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 131 | Income Tax I | 3 credits |
| ACC 135 | Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 226 | Cost Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 229 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 287 | Cooperative Education OR | |
| ACC 289 | Capstone | 3 credits |
| BUS 217 | Business Communications and Report Writing | 3 credits |
| FIN 101 | Introduction to Finance | 3 credits |
| Restricted Electives | (12 credit hours) | |
| Select six credit hours from Business Electives and six credit hours from ACC/CIS Electives. Please consult with an Advisor for selection of electives best suited to your needs. | ||
| Business Electives | ||
| Select six hours from any courses with the following prefixes: BTE, BUS, ECO, FIN, INV, MAN or MAR. | ||
| ACC/CIS Electives | ||
| Select six hours from any courses with the following prefixes: ACC, CIS, CNG, CSC. | ||
| Physical Education | (1 credit hour) | |
| Select any PED activity course | ||
| Total | 60 Credit Hours | |