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Accounting

Curriculum Description

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, an individual may advance in the accounting profession.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 120	Prin of Financial Accounting	3	2	0	4
BUS 115	Business Law I	3	0	0	3
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ	1	2	0	2
	Total:	10	4	0	12

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 121	Prin of Managerial Accounting	3	2	0	4
ACC 129	Individual Income Taxes	2	2	0	3
BUS 116	Business Law II	3	0	0	3
Select one:
BUS 225	Business Finance	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
COE 111	Co-op Work Experience I	0	0	10	1
Select one:
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	10	6	10	14

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ACC 130	Business Income Taxes	2	2	3
ACC 220	Intermediate Accounting I	3	2	4
CTS 130	Spreadsheet	2	2	3
	Total:	7	6	10

Total Credit Hours: 36

Additional Information

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	ENG 111
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111

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