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Accounting
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2008-09 Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the bookkeeping/accounting field. This would include clerical positions in specialized areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, as well as positions with a more total involvement in accounting.

General Education Courses (15-17 credit hours)
BUS 216 The Legal Environment 3 credits
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics OR 3 credits
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics. 3 credits
ENG 121 English Composition I OR 3 credits
ENG 131 Technical Writing 3 credits
MAT 106 OR higher 3-5 credits
COM 115 Public Speaking OR 3 credits
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication OR 3 credits
COM 225 Organizational Communication 3 credits
Major Courses (32 Credit Hours)
ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I 4 credits
ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II 4 credits
ACC 115 Payroll Accounting 3 credits
ACC 131 Income Tax I 3 credits
ACC 135 Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting 3 credits
ACC 226 Cost Accounting 3 credits
ACC 229 Managerial Accounting 3 credits
ACC 287 Cooperative Education OR  
ACC 289 Capstone 3 credits
BUS 217 Business Communications and Report Writing 3 credits
FIN 101 Introduction to Finance 3 credits
Restricted Electives (13 Credit Hours)
Select six credit hours from Business Electives and six credit hours from ACC/CIS Electives. The remaining hour may be selected from either area. Please consult with an Advisor for selection of electives best suited to your needs.
Business Electives
Select at least six hours from any course with the following prefixes: BTE, BUS, ECO, FIN, INV, MAN, MAR.

ACC/CIS Electives

Select at least six hours from any course with the following prefix, not already required: ACC, CIS, CNG, CSC.
Physical Education** (1 Credit Hour)
PED Activity Course 1 credit
Total 61-63 Credit Hours

Students without a good background in algebra should take the math requirement prior to taking ACC 122.

The PED requirement will be waived for students who are 35 years of age or older at time of most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.

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