Whatcom offers the following degrees and certificates:

Note: Core course requirements are listed alphabetically within each degree and certificate template, not necessarily in the order they should be taken.

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 2016)

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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 2016)

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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 2014)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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 towards a two-year AS degree in Finance.

Course requirements (effective summer 2015)

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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 towards a two-year AS degree in Finance.

Course requirements (effective summer 2015)

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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 towards a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS degree in accounting.

Course requirements (effective fall 2012)

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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 towards a two-year AS degree in Finance.

Course requirements (effective summer 2015)

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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 towards a one-year certificate in accounting or a two-year AS Degree in Business (including the specialty option in Accounting).

Course requirements (effective fall 2012)

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