Description

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science Option qualifies graduates for employment as accounting managers, full-charge bookkeepers, staff accountants, accounts payable managers, and accounts receivable managers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the degree, students will be able to:

1. Apply effective written and verbal communication skills both individually and in groups.
2. Apply analytical, technological, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
3. Apply the fundamental principles and standards that guide the professional conduct of accountants.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting terminology.
5. Perform basic accounting functions, including completing the accounting cycle, preparing financial statements, and documenting transactions.
6. Use relevant accounting information to make informed decisions about the operating performance, financial position, and cash-flow activities of a company.
7. Use managerial accounting tools to provide management with data useful in managing the company’s planning, controlling, and evaluating activities.

Entrance Requirements

Academic Entrance Requirements

• Recommended:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Completion of WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II (or higher) or minimum placement Wr/Comm Level 7.
  • Completion of MTH 060 Beginning Algebra (or higher) or minimum placement Math Level 10.

Course Requirements

Advising Notes

Take as many Level 1 courses as possible before attempting Level 2 courses, and take as many Level 2 courses before Level 3 courses. Level 3 courses may be taken concurrently with Level 4 courses.

This degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Only selected credits are considered transferrable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. See advisor for additional information.

Performance Standards

• Academic Requirements:

  • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

  • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• Additional Requirements:

  • None

Sample Plan