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Program: Accounting
Option:
Contact: Mr. Larry Hearn
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required: 69

PURPOSE:
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Accounting was designed for students seeking employment at the entry-level in industry, government, and small public accounting firms. Graduates will be capable of working as Junior Accountants and Assistant Auditors. Emphasis is placed on accounting knowledge and skills as well as general knowledge of the workplace.

OCCUPATIONAL GOALS:
Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Staff Accountant, Accounting Paraprofessional, Payroll Clerk, General Ledger Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, and Accounts Payable Clerk.

PROGRAM:
Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

NOTE:
his program is NOT designed as a transfer program to a senior institution. If a student wishes to transfer to another institution and major in accounting, the student should consult with an academic advisor at his/her earliest convenience.

Program Requirements:

Course	Credits
Fall I
ACC 103 Principles of Accounting I	3
CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications Integration	3
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.)	3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.)	1
MAT 204 Introduction to Statistics (G. Ed.)	3
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.)	3
Spring I
ACC 104 Principles of Accounting II	3
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.)	3
BUS 101 Introduction to Business	3
COM REQ Communications Requirement (G. Ed.)	3
MAT Math Elective (Accounting)	3
SOC SCI Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.)	3
Fall II
ACC 105 Personal Income Tax	3
ACC 203 Intermediate Accounting I	3
ACC 205 Cost Accounting	3
CPL 201 Career Planning and Preparation	1
ECN 171 Principles of Macroeconomics (G. Ed.)	3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.)	4
Spring II
ACC Accounting program electives	3
ACC 204 Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACC 206 Auditing	3
BUS 215 Principles of Management	3
BUS 241 Business Law I	3
CPL 280 Cooperative Work Experience	3
(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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