Accounting Degree Requirements

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 Environment3 credits
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics OR 
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
ENG 121 English Composition I OR 
ENG 131 Technical Writing3 credits
MAT 108 Technical Mathematics OR higher3 credits
COM 115 Public Speaking OR 
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication OR 
COM 225 Organizational Communication3 credits
Major Courses(32 credit hours)
ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I4 credits
ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II4 credits
ACC 115 Payroll Accounting3 credits
ACC 131 Income Tax I3 credits
ACC 135 Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting3 credits
ACC 226 Cost Accounting3 credits
ACC 229 Managerial Accounting3 credits
ACC 287 Cooperative Education OR 
ACC 289 Capstone3 credits
BUS 217 Business Communications and Report Writing3 credits
FIN 101Introduction to Finance3 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
Total60 Credit Hours
  • Courses may be substituted with approval from the Accounting Department Chair.
  • Students without a good background in algebra should take the Math requirement prior to taking ACC 122.
  • The PED requirement will be waived for students who are 35 years of age or older at the time of the most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.