2019-2020 College Catalog

Accounting Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: AC12)

The Accounting Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Accounting Diploma.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

 

MATH 1011Business Math

3

Or

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

 

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Occupational Courses (31 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4

ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3

ACCT 1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

ACCT 1125Individual Tax Accounting

3

ACCT 1130Payroll Accounting

3

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

Accounting Electives: - Select one of the following (3 Credits)

ACCT 2000Managerial Accounting

3

ACCT 2120Business Tax Accounting

3

ACCT 2125Capstone Review- Accounting

3

ACCT 2135Intro to Gov & Nonprofit Acct

3

ACCT 2140Legal Environment of Business

3

ACCT 2145Personal Finance

3

Advisor Approved Specific Occupational - Guided Electives: Select one of the following (3 Credits)

BUSN 1300Introduction to Business

3

Or

MGMT 1120Introduction to Business

3

 

BUSN 1420Database Applications

4

MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3

MGMT 1125Business Ethics

3

MKTG 1100Principles of Marketing

3

Total Credit Hours: 45

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $10,427