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Note: Core course requirements are listed alphabetically within each degree and certificate template, not necessarily in the order they should be taken.
Associate in Science (AS) - Accounting |
The accounting AS degree provides students with basic skills to compete for entry-level accounting positions in private industry, state and local government, and public accounting firms. Students who successfully complete the program should be able to: 1) perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks both manually and using a computer; 2) demonstrate the relationships among the various business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, operations, and human resources; and, 3) demonstrate computer proficiency.
Course requirements (effective fall 2018)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) |
Credits | |
ACCT 110 |
Accounting for A/P, A/R, and Inventory |
5 |
ACCT 130 |
QuickBooks Pro |
3 |
ACCT 250 |
Governmental/Not-for-Profit Accounting |
5 |
ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
ACCT 270 |
Payroll Accounting |
3 |
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
5 |
ACCT& 203 |
Principles of Accounting III |
5 |
BTEC 101 |
Introduction to Business Computing |
3 |
BTEC 141 |
Spreadsheets I |
3 |
BTEC 142 |
Spreadsheets II |
5 |
BTEC 161 |
Database Management I |
3 |
BUS& 101 |
Introduction to Business |
5 |
BUS& 201 |
Business Law |
5 |
ECON 100 |
Survey of Economic Principles |
5 |
or ECON& 201 |
Micro Economics |
5 |
or ECON& 202 |
Macro Economics |
5 |
ECON 210 |
Economic Ethics |
5 |
Subtotal | 70 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/RELATED INSTRUCTION |
Credits | |
ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I (CM) |
5 |
ENGL& 230 |
Technical Writing (CM) |
3 |
or ENGL& 235 |
Technical Writing (CM) |
5 |
CMST 145 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication (HR) |
5 |
or CMST& 220 |
Public Speaking (HR) |
5 |
or CMST& 230 |
Small Group Communication (HR) |
5 |
BUS 100 |
Business Math (CP) |
5 |
or | Any MATH course numbered 107 or above (CP) |
5 |
or | Any course designated as Computation on the Related Instruction list (CP) |
5 |
Subtotal | 18-20 | |
ELECTIVES/COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE |
Credits | |
CO-OP 180 |
Preparing for Career Work Experience |
1 to 2 |
and/or CO-OP 190 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
2 to 4 |
Subtotal | 2-4 | |
Total | 90-94 |
Associate in Science (AS) - Finance |
The Finance AS degree prepares students for careers in finance and the financial services industry. The degree is designed for individuals who want training in income taxation, finance, money and banking, and investments. Students who successfully complete the program should be able to: 1) perform basic financial and accounting tasks both manually and using a computer; and, 2) demonstrate the relationships among the various business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, operations, and human resources.
Course requirements (effective fall 2018)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) |
Credits | |
ACCT 130 |
QuickBooks Pro |
3 |
ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
5 |
ACCT& 203 |
Principles of Accounting III |
5 |
BTEC 101 |
Introduction to Business Computing |
3 |
BTEC 141 |
Spreadsheets I |
3 |
BTEC 142 |
Spreadsheets II |
5 |
BTEC 161 |
Database Management I |
3 |
FIN 215 |
Principles of Finance |
5 |
FIN 235 |
Investments | 5 |
BUS& 101 |
Introduction to Business |
5 |
BUS& 201 |
Business Law |
5 |
ECON 100 |
Survey of Economic Principles |
5 |
or ECON& 201 |
Micro Economics |
5 |
or ECON& 202 |
Macro Economics |
5 |
ECON 210 |
Economic Ethics |
5 |
ECON 225 |
Money and Banking |
5 |
Subtotal | 72 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/RELATED INSTRUCTION | Credits | |
ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I (CM) |
5 |
ENGL& 230 |
Technical Writing (CM) |
3 |
or ENGL& 235 |
Technical Writing (CM) |
5 |
CMST 145 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication (HR) |
5 |
or CMST& 220 |
Public Speaking (HR) |
5 |
or CMST& 230 |
Small Group Communication (HR) |
5 |
BUS 100 |
Business Math (CP) |
5 |
or | Any MATH course numbered 107 or above (CP) |
5 |
or | Any course designated as Computation on the Related Instruction list (CP) |
5 |
Subtotal | 18-20 | |
ELECTIVES/COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE | Credits | |
CO-OP 180 |
Preparing for Career Work Experience |
1 to 2 |
and/or CO-OP 190 | Cooperative Education/Internship |
1 to 5 |
Subtotal | 2-4 | |
Total | 92-96 |
Certificate - Accounting |
This certificate offers the range of clerical and accounting skills needed to perform full-charge bookkeeping tasks for a small business accurately and efficiently. Employees in this position will use both manual and computerized systems, and will work under the supervision of an accountant.
Course requirements (effective fall 2018)
CORE REQUIREMENTS(courses are listed alphabetically) |
Credits | |
ACCT 130 |
QuickBooks Pro |
3 |
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
5 |
ACCT& 203 |
Principles of Accounting III |
5 |
ACCT 270 |
Payroll Accounting |
3 |
BTEC 141 |
Spreadsheets I |
3 |
BTEC 142 |
Spreadsheets II |
5 |
BUS& 101 |
Introduction to Business |
5 |
BUS& 201 |
Business Law |
5 |
Subtotal | 39 | |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/RELATED INSTRUCTION |
Credits | |
BUS 100 |
Business Math (CP) |
5 |
or |
Any course designated as Computation on the Related Instruction list. (CP) |
5 |
ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I (CM) |
5 |
CMST 145 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication (HR) |
5 |
or CMST& 220 |
Public Speaking |
5 |
or CMST& 230 |
Small Group Communication (HR) |
5 |
Subtotal | 11-15 | |
ELECTIVES/COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE |
Credits | |
CO-OP 180 |
Preparing for Career Work Experience |
1 to 2 |
or CO-OP 190 |
Cooperative Education/Internship |
1 to 5 |
ACCT 250 |
Governmental/Not-for-Profit Accounting |
5 |
or ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
or |
Any course numbered 100 or above in ACCT, BTEC, BUS, CIS, ECON, FIN, HTBM, OFFAD, PSYC, or SOC |
3 to 5 |
Subtotal | 6-10 | |
Total | 60-64 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Accounting for A/P, A/R and Inventory |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of accounting for A/P, A/R, and Inventory methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS degree in accounting.
Course requirements (effective fall 2012)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) | Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade or better required for all core requirements. |
||
ACCT 110 |
Accounting for A/P, A/R, and Inventory |
5 |
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 |
Subtotal | 20 | |
Total | 20 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Governmental/Not-for-Profit Accounting |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of governmental and not-for-profit accounting methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS degree in accounting.
Course requirements (effective fall 2012)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) | Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade or better required for all core requirements. |
||
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 |
ACCT 250 |
Governmental/Not-for-Profit Accounting |
5 |
Subtotal | 20 | |
Total | 20 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Individual Income Tax |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of individual income tax methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS degree in accounting.
Course requirements (effective fall 2012)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) | Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade or better required for all core requirements. |
||
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 |
ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
Subtotal | 20 | |
Total | 20 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Investments |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of investments for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a two-year AS degree in finance.
Course requirements (effective fall 2018)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) |
Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade required for all core requirements. | ||
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
5 |
ACCT& 203 |
Principles of Accounting III |
5 |
ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
FIN 235 |
Investments | 5 |
Subtotal | 25 | |
Total | 25 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Money and Banking |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of money and banking for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a two-year AS degree in finance.
Course requirements (effective fall 2018)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) |
Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade required for all core requirements. | ||
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
5 |
ACCT& 203 |
Principles of Accounting III |
5 |
ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
ECON 225 |
Money and Banking |
5 |
Subtotal | 25 | |
Total | 25 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Payroll Accounting |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of payroll accounting methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS degree in accounting.
Course requirements (effective fall 2012)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) | Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade or better required for all core requirements. |
||
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 |
ACCT 270 |
Payroll Accounting |
3 |
Subtotal | 18 | |
Total | 18 |
Certificate of Proficiency - Principles of Finance |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of finance for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a two-year AS degree in finance.
Course requirements (effective fall 2018)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) | Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade required for all core requirements. | ||
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
5 |
ACCT& 203 |
Principles of Accounting III |
5 |
ACCT 260 |
Individual Income Tax |
5 |
FIN 215 |
Principles of Finance |
5 |
Subtotal | 25 | |
Total | 25 |
Certificate of Proficiency - QuickBooks Pro |
This short-term certificate provides additional specialized knowledge in the area of Quickbooks Pro accounting methods for the skilled worker. It is unlikely that employers will hire students who have only completed this certificate of proficiency; coursework may be applied toward a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS degree in accounting.
Course requirements (effective fall 2012)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (courses are listed alphabetically) | Credits | |
A minimum "C" grade required for all core requirements. |
||
ACCT 130 |
QuickBooks Pro |
3 |
ACCT& 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
5 |
ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 |
Subtotal | 18 | |
Total | 18 |