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Accounting Associate of Applied Science (AC13)

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program may specialize in payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or inventory management. Graduates will also obtain the skills necessary for entry-level positions as accounting technicians, bookkeepers, or business office managers. Governmental agencies, small or large businesses, health care providers and education institutions are examples of potential employers for graduates.

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
Accuplacer 64 70 NA 57
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 236 249 NA 245
Compass 79 62 NA 37
SAT 17 17 NA 21
SAT 290 290 NA 380
ACT 16 14 NA 17
ASSET 42 41 39 42
PSAT 17 17 NA 21
GED NA 145 NA 145

Accounting Degree Curriculum

The curriculum for the Accounting degree program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 64 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 1080 contact hours and generally takes 5 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

General Education Core (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Select one
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)

Select one
MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

3
MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)

Select one
ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3
ENGL 2110World Literature

3
ENGL 2130American Literature

3
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Program-Specific Requirements (3 Credits)

General Core Elective

3

Occupational Courses (49 Credits)

BUSN 1440Document Production

4
COLL 1010College & Career Success Skills

3
ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4
ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4
ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3
ACCT 1120Spreadsheet Applications

4
ACCT 1125Individual Tax Accounting

3
ACCT 1130Payroll Accounting

3
ACCT 2000Managerial Accounting

3
Accounting Electives

9
Electives

9

COLL 1010, ACCT 1100, and ACCT 1105: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $6,400

Fees ($385 per semester): $1,925

Books/Supplies: $2,100

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)