Oct 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Accounting, A.S.


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The purpose of the accounting associate degree program is to develop business people for entry-level positions in management accounting, financial services, auditing, management services, governmental and nonprofit agencies, public accounting, and taxation. There is an emphasis upon developing an understanding and respect for the ethical and professional standards of the accounting profession. Accountants are trained in our program to develop problem-solving skills and increase efficiency, improving both operating results and business value for their prospective employers.

Accounting courses are taught using case studies, problems, and computer applications so that concepts can be applied to real-life situations. The high level of student-professor interaction provides a learning environment that contributes to students with the practical experience and the skills that they need to participate in the fast-paced business environment.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to identify normal balances for accounts.
  2. Students will be able to prepare accurate journal entries.
  3. Students will be experienced in business software common to business functions.

An Associate of Science in Accounting prepares students to perform junior level accounting jobs such as bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory tracking and analysis. Students are also prepared to continue the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

General Education Core


***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Written Communication


Total Credits Required: 6


How to Analyze


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

How to Lead


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self


Total Credits Required: 6


Total Credits Required: 18


Choose one of the following courses:


Total Credits Required: 33-34


Free Electives: 9 Credits


Preparatory Core 2


Total Credits Required: 60-61


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