Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting
The Accounting Program combines lecture and hands-on work to develop accounting and business skills. As an accounting student, you will work extensively with all aspects of the accounting cycle to prepare yourself for entry-level employment in a variety of accounting and financial settings.
The Accounting Degree prepares you for employment in entry-level positions in bookkeeping or general accounting. Upon completion of the degree, you will have skills useful in a public, private, or a government accounting career.
As the economy grows and the laws change, the number of business establishments will increase, requiring more accountants and auditors to set up books, prepare taxes, and provide management advice.
You may also use this concentration to pursue a four-year degree in accounting, or perhaps even a license as a Certified Public Accountant with additional coursework from area institutions.
What kind of job will I get?
Accounting graduates find work in bookkeeping, at CPA firms, and at banks.
How much money will I make?
23,000 -$35,000 year. Some students will find themselves in employment that is based on commission.
What kind of classes will I take?
Classes in this degree include: Principles in Management, Business Ethics, Federal Income Tax, Auditing, Cost Accounting, and Business Communications.
Student Profile
- Enjoys problem solving
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Basic Algebra skills
Business Core
| Course # | Course Title | Offered | Credits |
| BADM 100 | Introduction to Business | Fall Days Spring Nights |
3 |
| BADM 240 | Principles of Management | Spring Days Fall Nights |
3 |
| BADM 250 | Business Ethics | Summer Nights | 3 |
| BADM 280 | Leadership Capstone | Fall Online Spring Online |
3 |
| ENGL 250 | Business Communications | Fall Nights Spring Days |
3 |
| SOCI 233 | Sociology of Leadership | Winter Days Summer Nights |
3 |
| Business Core | 18 Credits |
Accounting Core
| Course # | Course Title | Offered | Credits |
| ACCT 210 | Principles of Accounting I | Fall Days Winter Nights |
3 |
| ACCT 211 | Principles of Accounting II | Winter Days Spring Nights |
3 |
| ACCT 215 | Payroll Accounting | Fall Days Fall Nights |
3 |
| ACCT 221 | Managerial Budgeting | Summer Days Summer Nights |
3 |
| ACCT 230 | Internal Controls | Spring Days Summer Online |
3 |
| ACCT 240 | Computerized Accounting Systems | Summer Days Summer Online Fall Nights |
3 |
| ACCT 250 | Federal Income Tax | Winter Nights | 3 |
| CSCI 210 | Spreadsheet Management | Spring Days Fall Nights |
3 |
| Accounting Core | 24 Credits |
General Education Core
| Course # | Course Title | Offered | Credits |
| ACDV 100 | Introduction to College Studies | 3 | |
| CSCI 105 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| ECON 100 | Personal Finance | Winter Nights Summer Days |
3 |
| ECON 201 – Microeconomics | Summer Days Spring Nights |
3 | |
| OR | ECON 202 – Macroeconomics | Winter Days Fall Nights |
3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 | |
| MATH 101 – Intermediate Algebra | 3 | ||
| OR | MATH 102 – College Algebra | 3 | |
| SPCM 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | |
| Elective: Humanities Social Science Fine Arts |
3 | ||
| General Education Core | 24 Credits |
| Total Degree Credit Required | 66 Credits |
