Associate of Science in Accounting
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Accounting teaches the basics of accounting fundamentals including the tools needed for building financial statements. You’ll study basic business strategies and economic concepts in this accounting degree program, providing practical skills often required for entry-level positions as a bookkeeper, accountant, or auditor. This online associate program is also ideal for students who are thinking of entering the business world as an entrepreneur or manager of a small business.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Describe the general role of accounting in business in relation to its use by managers, investors, businesses, and regulatory agencies.
- List Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and recall how GAAP is established.
- Utilize the steps in the accounting cycle to prepare financial statements from raw financial data.
- Complete accounting analyses and explain how this information is used to assist in making managerial decisions and controlling the financial aspects of business operations.
- Recognize the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting organizations, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
- Discuss basic business and economic terms and concepts.
- Employ office productivity applications to create business and accounting related reports and presentations.
AICPA® is a registered trademark of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
24
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General Concentration
3
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Elective Requirements
3
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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French I
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French II
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German I
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German II
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Introduction to Japanese
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Russian I
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Microeconomics for Business
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Macroeconomics for Business
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Introduction to Anthropology
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World Archaeology
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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Human Sexuality
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Planning Your Future with Purpose in Business
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Social Media and Society
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Intercultural Communication
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Microeconomics
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Macroeconomics
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Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to Geography
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Practical Food Safety and Awareness
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International Relations I
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Introduction to Political Science
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American Government I
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Introduction to Psychology
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Death and Dying
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Race & Religion
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Hope and Resilience
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Introduction to Sociology
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Social Problems
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American Popular Culture
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
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Making Writing Relevant
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Emerging Technology for College Success
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Public Speaking
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Interpersonal Communications
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Proficiency in Writing
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Argumentation and Rhetoric
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Introduction to Literature
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Technical Writing
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Scientific Writing
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Effective Business Communication
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Human Relations Communication
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Information Literacy and Global Citizenship
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
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Human Relations
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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American History to 1877
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American History since 1877
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World Civilization before 1650
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World Civilization since 1650
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Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
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Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
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African-American History before 1877
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African-American History since 1877
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History of the American Indian
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History of Science
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The History and Context of STEM
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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College Algebra
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Introduction to Biology
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Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Introduction to Chemistry
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Introduction to Meteorology
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Introduction to Geology
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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Introduction to Physics
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Introduction to Astronomy
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
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| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (24 semester hours)
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Accounting I
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Accounting II
3 |
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Basics of Business
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Basic Productivity Applications
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College Trigonometry
3 |
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Calculus
3 |
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Intermediate Accounting I
3 |
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Law and Ethics in the Business Environment
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 24 |
General Concentration (3 semester hours)
This concentration is for those students who want to enter the business world as an entrepreneur or manager of a small business. It prepares students for entry-level positions in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students will be presented the various financial statements and learn how to record, present, and analyze financial data.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Describe the general role of accounting in business in relation to its use by managers, investors, businesses, and regulatory agencies.
- List Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and recall how GAAP is established.
- Utilize the steps in the accounting cycle to prepare financial statements from raw financial data.
- Complete accounting analyses and explain how this information is used to assist in making managerial decisions and controlling the financial aspects of business operations.
- Recognize the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting organizations, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA®) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
- Discuss basic business and economic terms and concepts.
- Employ office productivity applications to create business and accounting related reports and presentations.
AICPA® is a registered trademark of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Concentration Requirements (3 semester hours)
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Financial Accounting
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Intermediate Accounting II
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Intermediate Accounting III
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Accounting Information Systems
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Auditing
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Cost Accounting
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Managerial/Cost Accounting
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Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
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Law for Accountants
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Individual Federal Taxes
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| Total Semester Hours 3 |
Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements 3 |
| Total Semester Hours 3 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.