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Accounting (A25100)

Associate Degree Program

Career Information

The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, individuals may advance in the accounting profession.

Fall Semester I

ClassLabCredit
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting32

4
BUS 110Introduction to Business30

3
BUS 121Business Math22

3
BUS 240Business Ethics30

3
CIS 110Introduction to Computers22

3
Semester Total:13616

Spring Semester I

ClassLabCredit
ACC 121Principles of Managerial Accounting32

4
ACC 149Intro to Acc Spreadsheets12

2
BUS 115Business Law I30

3
BUS 137Principles of Management30

3
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3
Semester Total:13415

Summer Semester I

ClassLabCredit
ACC 140Payroll Accounting12

2
or
ACC 150Accounting Software Applications12

2
COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication30

3
or
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines30

3
or
ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting30

3
MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy22

3
or
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy22

3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective30

3
Semester Total:9411

Fall Semester II

ClassLabCredit
ACC 129Individual Income Taxes22

3
ACC 220Intermediate Accounting I32

4
BUS 225Business Finance22

3
ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics30

3
Major Elective30

3
Semester Total:13616

Major Elective: Choose from Major Electives below.

Spring Semester II

ClassLabCredit
ACC 221Intermediate Accounting II32

4
BUS 260Business Communication30

3
BUS 285Business Management Issues22

3
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics30

3
Major Electives50

5
Semester Total:16418

Major Elective: Choose from Major Electives below.

Major Elective Set- General Business Track

ClassLabCredit
BUS 125Personal Finance30

3
BUS 153Human Resource Management30

3
BUS 270Professional Development30

3
MKT 223Customer Service30

3

Major Elective Set-Entrepreneurship Track

ClassLabCredit
BUS 230Small Business Management30

3
BUS 245Entrepreneurship II30

3
BUS 280REAL Small Business40

4

Major Elective Set-Business Administration Double Major Option

ClassLabCredit
BUS 139Entrepreneurship I30

3
INT 110International Business30

3
MKT 120Principles of Marketing30

3

Major Elective Set- Hospitality Management Double Major Option

ClassLabCredit
CUL 110Sanitation and Safety20

2
HRM 110Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism30

3
HRM 124Guest Service Management22

3
HRM 140Legal Issues-Hospitality30

3
HRM 210Meetings and Event Planning30

3
HRM 220Cost Control-Food and Beverage30

3
HRM 230Club & Resort Management30

3
HRM 235Quality Management-Hospitality30

3
HRM 240Marketing for Hospitality30

3
HRM 245Human Resource Management-Hospitality30

3
HRM 280Management Problems-Hospitality30

3
MKT 223Customer Service30

3
WBL 111Work-Based Learning I010

1
and
WBL 121Work-Based Learning II010

1
or
WBL 112Work-Based Learning I020

2

CUL 110, HRM 124, HRM 140, HRM 210, HRM 240, HRM 245: Denotes industry certification courses.

Other Approved Major Electives

ClassLabCredit
ACC 140Payroll Accounting12

2
ACC 150Accounting Software Applications12

2
ECO 151Survey of Economics30

3
MKT 220Advertising and Sales Promotion30

3
Work-Based Learning (up to 8 hours)