Accounting Curriculum

Coursework for AA in General Studies with Accounting Curriculum

The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in general studies while incorporating specialized coursework in accounting curriculum (students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements):

  • Required core courses (6 credits): ACCT 220 and 221
  • Additional core courses (9 credits): Any ACCT or FINC courses
  • Accounting-related courses (9 credits): Chosen from any ACCT and FINC courses; BMGT 110, CMIS 102, ECON 201 and 203; and STAT 200 (or 230) or contact an academic advisor for additional approved courses
  • Elective (1 credit): Any course related to interests and goals

Intended Program Outcomes

Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general studies, the specialized curriculum in accounting should allow students to

  • Demonstrate competencies in fundamental accounting practices in accounting and related fields.
  • Utilize academic skills to transition to further academic and professional studies.
  • Employ academic skills and specialized knowledge to succeed and advance in chosen career and professional fields.

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequences will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in general studies while incorporating specialized curriculum in accounting. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and library research) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for certain math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

or WRTG 101S Introduction to Writing

MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)

or MATH 107 College Algebra
or a higher-level math course

BMGT 110Required by major Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(recommended accounting-related curriculum course for students with no prior business experience)

ACCT 220Required by major Principles of Accounting I (3)

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

ACCT 221Required by major Principles of Accounting II (3)

ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
(required for BS in accounting) or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology 3 fulfills the general education requirement in computing

WRTG 293 Introduction to Professional Writing (3)
or other communication/writing course

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after first and introductory courses)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)

or HUMN 100 Introduction to Humanities
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

STAT 203 Introductory Business Statistics (3)

or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics
or other accounting-related course for the curriculum
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
or other accounting-related curriculum course

Core Course (See Coursework for the Curriculum) (3)

Core Course (See Coursework for the Curriculum) (3)

Core Course (See Coursework for the Curriculum) (3)

Elective Course

(chosen from any course to complete the 60 credits for the degree) (1)

Total credits for AA in general studies with accounting curriculum 60

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Last updated: 25 July 2012