Accounting, A.S. (60 Credits)

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The Associate in Science in Accounting is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary for a basic understanding of business and an introduction to accounting. The program emphasizes computer skills, written and verbal communication as well as an introduction to accounting theory. Earn your A.S. in Accounting and you are poised to continue directly into the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program, or seek employment as a clerk in an accounting office, as a tax preparation specialist, or a bookkeeper for a small business.

General Education Courses (36 Credits)

COM 238 - Professional Communications (3 Credits)
DATA 210 - Foundations of Data Management (3 Credits)
ENG 110 - Critical Reading (3 Credits)
ENG 130 - Critical Writing (3 Credits)
ENG 265 - Research Writing (3 Credits)
FYE 101 - First-Year Experience: Moving In (1 Credit)
FYE 102 - First-Year Experience: Moving Forward (1 Credit)
FYE 103 - First-Year Experience: Moving Up (1 Credit)
- Mathematics Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses. Students majoring in a business discipline should enroll in MAT-136):
  - MAT 120 - Foundations of Applied Mathematics OR
  - MAT 136 - Precalculus
- Critical Thinking, Innovation & Problem Solving Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Effective Communication Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Ethics & Cultural Awareness Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Personal Development & Professional Identity | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
  - FIN 208 - Getting Financially Fit
  - PSY 160 - Introduction to Psychology
- Meaningful Collaboration | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):

Accounting Major Courses (18 Credits)

ACC 206 - Accounting Principles I (3 Credits)
ACC 207 - Accounting Principles II (3 Credits)
ACC 301 - Federal Taxes I (3 Credits)
ACC 306 - Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credits)
ACC 307 - Intermediate Accounting II (3 Credits)
ACC 378 - Cost Accounting (3 Credits)

Open Elective (6 Credits)

Satisfy elective requirements by enrolling in any Undergraduate courses, totaling 6 credits.