Accounting (AAS)

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in accounting positions. Individuals who are seeking their first accounting-related position or those presently in the field who are seeking additional knowledge and skills may benefit from this program.

Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as accounting technician, junior accountant, or accounting trainee. Possible job titles include accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, auditor in the hospitality industry and other entry-level positions requiring accounting skills.The skills may also be useful for those in retail management and entrepreneurs who wish to better manage their cash flows and financial planning.

Admission Requirement: Admission to the College. There are no additional admission requirements for this program.

Graduation Requirement: Students entering the Accounting associate degree program are required to take one writing intensive course in order to graduate. The writing intensive course for this program is BUS 200  which has a prerequisite of ENG 111  and ENG 112 . Students who are awarded transfer credit for this course from another institution may fulfill the writing intensive course (WIC) requirement for this degree program by completing another writing intensive course (WIC).