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College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011

ACCOUNTING

Associate of Applied Science Degree

AL, AN, LO, MA, WO, ELI

Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field or for those presently in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills. The occupational objectives include accounting trainee, accounting technician, junior accountant, and accountant.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but 91°µÍø has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their faculty advisor early in their program.

Recommended Preparation:The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a strong background in basic arithmetic.

Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ACC 211 3
BUS 100 3
ENG 111 3
ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts or AST 236 Specialized Software Applications or BUS 226 Computer Business Applications 3
1MTH 151 3
2PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness 1
3SDV Elective 1
Total   17
2nd Semester
ACC 212 3
BUS 125 3
BUS 200 3
ECO 120 3
4ENG 112 3
2PED/RPK Elective 1
Total   16
3rd Semester
5___ 3
ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACC 261 3
ACC 231 3
BUS 241 3
CST 110 Intro to Communication or CST 227 Business and Professional Communication 3
Total   18
4th Semester
7___ 3
6ACC Elective 3
ACC 241 3
ACC 222 Intermediate Accounting II 3
BUS 220 3
FIN 215 3
Total   18
Total credits for the Accounting A.A.S. in ACCOUNTING=69

1 Students may substitute a higher-level math. Consult a faculty advisor for appropriate selection.

2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

3 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.

5 ENG 115 or ENG 116 may be substituted for ENG 112.

5 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.

6 ACC 215, ACC 219, ACC 230, ACC 232, and ACC 262 are acceptable electives.

7 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.