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Associate in Arts in Accounting

The Associate in Arts in Accounting program prepares an accounting student for entry-level positions in business.

The graduate of the Associate in Arts program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Many states have additional requirements directly related to CPA examination preparation. Students should consult their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.

This program is not available in Arkansas or Minnesota. This program is not available at the New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to New Jersey students. Students enrolled in this program in Florida and North Carolina must follow the requirements in the catalog section applicable to their state. This program is called the "Associate of Applied Business in Accounting" in Ohio.

Requirements

Area I-Core Component

ACC 100Accounting I
BUS 100Introduction to Business
CIS 105Introduction to Information Systems
ENG 115English Composition
MAT 104Algebra with Applications
Total Credit Hours:22.5

Area II-Major Component

ACC 206Accounting II
ACC 303Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 304Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 305Intermediate Accounting III
ACC 306Microcomputer Applications for Accountants
ACC 307Federal Taxation
ACC 350Cost Accounting
LEG 100Business Law I
Total Credit Hours:36.0

Area III-General Education Component

ENG 215Research and Writing
HUM 111World Cultures I
PSY 100Psychology of Adjustment
OR
PSY 105Introduction to Psychology
SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science
OR
SCI 115Introduction to Biology
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology
Total Credit Hours:22.5

Area IV-Elective Component

These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.

Total Credit Hours:9

All courses are 4.5 credits.

Total Credit Hours: 90