Accounting and Business, A.A.S.

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The choice of accounting as a career objective is appropriate for individuals with some aptitude for mathematics and an ability to concentrate on detail and analyze numerical data.

This program gives students a basic foundation in general education, as well as the vocational competencies necessary for entry-level employment in various fields of business and government. Students must complete a heavy concentration of accounting courses and other supporting courses for a minimum of 60 credits.

Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 101	English Composition	3	BUS 113	Business Communication	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3	Gen Ed	Biological/Physical Science	3
Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3	ACC 102	Principles of Accounting II	3
ACC 101	Principles of Accounting I	3	ACC 109	Computerized Accounting	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Diversity	3	ACC 165	Certified Bookkeeping Preparation	3
ECO 201	Macroeconomic Principles	3	ACC 205	Income Tax Accounting II	3
ACC 105	Income Tax Accounting I	3	ACC 202	Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACC 201	Intermediate Accounting I	3	ACC 210	Managerial Accounting	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

ECO 201 - Macroeconomic Principles (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category (3-4 Credits)

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
BUS 113 - Business Communication (3 Credits)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)

Program Requirements (27 Credits)

ACC 101 - Principles of Accounting I (3 Credits)
ACC 102 - Principles of Accounting II (3 Credits)
ACC 105 - Income Tax Accounting I (3 Credits)
ACC 109 - Computerized Accounting (3 Credits)
ACC 165 - Certified Bookkeeping Preparation (3 Credits)
ACC 201 - Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credits)
ACC 202 - Intermediate Accounting II (3 Credits)
ACC 205 - Income Tax Accounting II (3 Credits)
ACC 210 - Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (12 credits)

Restricted Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor to satisfy career goals and/or transfer college requirements. Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

BUS 104 - Legal Environment of Business (3 Credits)
ECO 202 - Microeconomic Principles (3 Credits)
IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
IST 106 - Spreadsheet Software (3 Credits)
MGT 103 - Principles of Management (3 Credits)
MGT 203 - Corporate Finance (3 Credits)

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