This program is designed for the student seeking a position as an accounting technician. The curriculum provides a solid background in general accounting procedures, automated accounting systems and spreadsheet programs, and general knowledge of business law and management. Graduates will be prepared to keep records of daily financial transactions, create financial statements, and prepare other related reports.

This program is not designed as a transfer program. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college to earn their Bachelor's degree should discuss their plans with an advisor as early as possible to identify the appropriate program.

(Housed in the Business Administration & Economics Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
MTH 130 Modern Business Mathematics (recommended) OR MTH 104 Intermediate Algebra or higher (NOT MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics)*	3
BUS 104 Introduction to Business	3
ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I OR ACC 110 Fundamentals of Accounting I AND ACC 111 Fundamentals of Accounting II	4
OFT 121 Introduction to Keyboarding***	1
Health/Physical Education	1
Total	15
SECOND SEMESTER: 16-17 Credit Hours
ECO 101 Introduction to Economics OR ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics	3
SPC 140 Introduction to Speech Communication OR SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication OR SPC 142 Public Speaking OR SPC 143 Small Group Communication	3
ACC 202 Payroll Accounting	2
ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II	4
BUS 220 Business Applications OR CRC 125 Computer Applications Software** (formerly ITG 102)	3-4
Health/Physical Education	1
Total	16-17
THIRD SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
ECO 103 Personal Money Management	3
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
ACC 201 Accounting Applications	3
ACC 210 Intermediate Accounting I	4
BUS 200 Legal Environment of Business	3
Total	16
FOURTH SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
ENG 250 Professional Communication	3
ACC 204 Tax Procedures	3
ACC 220 Cost Accounting	3
ACC 230 Accounting Systems and Applications	3
BUS 275 Business Cooperative Education	4
Total	16
TOTAL CREDITS	63-64

* Students with strong math skills should consult with their advisor to select the appropriate math course.
** CRC 125 or the combination of CRC 113, 115, 116, 117
*** May be waived