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Accounting Diploma (AC12)

The Accounting Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions 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 Accounting Diploma.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Accounting diploma program may specialize in payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or inventory management. Graduates will also obtain the skills necessary for entry-level positions such 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 Accounting 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 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 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

Accounting Diploma Curriculum

The curriculum for the Accounting diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, diploma-seeking students must earn a minimum of 42 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 825 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Select one (2 Credits)

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Occupational Courses (34 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
Accounting Elective

3
Specific Occupational-Guided Elective

3

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

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,200

Fees ($385 per semester): $1,540

Books/Supplies: $1,800

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)