5020
Catalog of Entry | 2000
Accounting/Finance
Associate in Applied Science
The Accounting/Finance major prepares students for initial employment and develops competencies for those already in the field. Students develop skills in the posting and recording of financial data, use of computers, preparation of financial statements and reports, interpretation of financial information, and develop effective supervisory and communicative techniques and skills.
Typical job opportunities and places of employment are: Junior Accountant with public accounting firms, Accounting Technician with banks and other financial institutions, Junior Internal Auditor with educational institutions, and many others.
Minimum credits: 62
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
Minimum JCC credits: 12
MACRAO agreement: No
General Education Requirements (18 credits)
English (3 credits)
ENG 131 Writing Experience
Mathematics (4 credits)
MTH 120 Beginning Algebra or higher mathematics course
Science (4 credits): Choose one of the following:
BIO 131 General Biology
CEM 121 Chemistry of Life
CEM 131 General Chemistry
CEM 151 General Inorganic Chemistry
GEL 160 Introduction to Geology
NSC 131 Contemporary Science
PHY 131 Our Physical World
PHY 151 Astronomy
Social Science (3 credits): ECN 231 Macroeconomics
Humanities (3 credits): Choose one of the following:
ART 112 Art History: Renaissance - Present
ENG 236 Women in a Changing Society
ENG 247 Poetry and Drama
ENG 249 African American Literature
ENG 252 Shakespeare
ENG 255 American Literature - 19th Century
ENG 256 American Literature - 20th Century
ENG 257 World Literature I
HUM 131 Cultural Connections
MUS 131 Understanding Music
PHL 231 Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 232 Logic
THR 116 Introduction to Theatre
Health/Physical Fitness (1 credit): Choose one of the following:
HPF 160 Wellness
HPF 168 Weight Training and Conditioning
HPF 221 Jazz Techniques
HPF 277 Stress Management
HPF 278 Stress Management for Parents
Business Requirements (22 credits):
ACC 231 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 101 Marketing
BUS 131 Introduction to Business
BUS 135 Business Law I
BUS 155 Human Relations
ITE 101 Intro to Information Technology
ENG 232 Technical & Business Writing
Accounting/Finance Requirements (22 credits)
ACC 204 Computer Usage for Accounting or ITE 204 Managerial Applications
ACC 232 Principles of Accounting II
ACC 234 Managerial Accounting
ACC 240 Intermediate Accounting
FIN 100 Introduction to Wall Street
FIN 210 Principles of Finance
BUS 243* Business Problems and Solutions or ACC 245 Internship
* BUS 243 is for advanced business students. Sophomore status is required.
Select electives from classes in ACC, BUS, ITE, ECN, FIN, HOS, SEC or SPH
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