Payroll Accounting Specialist (PA61)
The Payroll Accounting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics and basic computer use.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate program obtain skills necessary for entry-level positions, such as payroll technicians or timekeeping clerks.
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 |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Payroll Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 17 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 360 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (17 Credits)
COLL 1010, ACCT 1100 and ACCT 1105: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,700
Fees ($370 per semester): $740
Books/Supplies: $600
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)