Degree and Certificate Programs

Business

Accounting Technology (2201)

Associate in Science

The accounting technology program is primarily designed for those students who intend to seek immediate employment in some area of accounting. The program is also intended for, and most beneficial to, those individuals who are presently using accounting and/or accounting information in their employment. The aim of the A.S. accounting technology program is to prepare students for positions in industry; federal, state and local government; and public accounting. The professional certified public accountant candidate should follow the associate in arts degree for the business administration program of studies.

The accounting technology program is based upon the development of a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and theory, and then seeks to develop the students’ ability to apply this knowledge to problem situations. An intensive study of accounting and related business subjects is combined with general education courses to provide a well-balanced program.

The department chairperson, with the approval of the instructional dean, may require additional courses or make substitutions required to meet the needs of students.

Note: This associate in science degree program is intended primarily for students who desire to complete an associate’s degree and become employed. Students who decide to pursue university transfer study must meet certain course and test requirements. For details refer to university transfer requirements.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course.

Course Number and Title	Credits
ENC 1101 English Composition I	3
MAC 1105 College Algebra	3
GEB 1011 Introduction to Business	3
*General Education Elective Area A	3
ACG 2021 Financial Accounting	4
OST 2335 Applied Business Communications	3
ECO 2013 Principles of Economics I	3
*Social and Behavioral Sciences Area A	3
ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting	3
ACG 2100 Intermediate Accounting I	3
TAX 2000 Individual Taxes	3
*Humanities	3
ACG 2110 Intermediate Accounting II	3
**General Electives	18
QMB 2100 Business Statistics	3
***ACG 1943 Internship	3
Total Credit Hours	64

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.
**Refer to A.S. degree General Electives
***All other program courses should be completed before registering for the internship.