Accounting, A.A.S.

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Accounting (301)
Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program provides concepts, principles, and standards that prepare the student for initial employment in the accounting field. This degree program develops specific skills in accounting with computer applications, and general skills in management, business law, and communications. Careers in the private and public sectors include positions in general ledger accounting, budgeting, and payroll accounting. A graduate of this program seeks employment as a Governmental Accountant, Junior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Accounting Trainee, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Financial Clerk, and Control Clerk.

Scheduling Notes

Accounting, A.A.S. - Program Competencies

Minimum - 62 credits

First Semester (15)

Second Semester (17/18)

Third Semester (15)

Fourth Semester (15/16)

ACCT 231 - Payroll Accounting
BUSN 244 - Financial Management
Business Elective 3 credits²
ECON 101 - Principles of Economics - Macro Approach
or
ECON 102 - Principles of Economics - Micro Approach
Natural Science Elective with Lab PHYS or CHEM or BIOL or PHSC 3/4 credits

Notes

¹Any Mathematics course that is taken as a part of the requirements in any Business Program must be taken concurrently with or prior to Survey of Accounting (ACCT 110) or Financial Accounting (ACCT 203).

²Business Electives must be selected from the BUSN list of courses.

The student is encouraged to use the curriculum planner to keep track of courses taken and those still needed. In some cases, one or more courses may be taken in a different order than indicated on the planner, but prerequisites must be observed.