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 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

  • 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.