Accounting (2 years)

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Associate of Applied Science

Degree Code: AASAC01

Note: Students planning to transfer to a four-year accounting program are strongly encouraged to consult with an accounting advisor early in their academic planning process. The advisor will provide guidance to ensure compliance with the Business Transfer Statewide Articulation Agreement requirements applicable to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree and help align coursework with transfer institution expectations.

General Education Requirements

Select one of the following:

ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3
ENG 1031 Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3
ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

MAT 1160 Financial Mathematics Credits: 3
Any higher-level mathematics course

Total General Education Credits: 6

Business Requirements

ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 2016 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
CIS 1055 - Complete Spreadsheets: (Software Package) Credits: 3
MAN 2030 - Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility Credits: 3

Total Business Credits: 12

Major Requirements

Required courses:

ACC 1002 Fundamentals of Accounting Hands-on Lab Credits: 2
ACC 1012 Introduction to Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 1025 Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 1032 Tax Help Colorado Credits: 2
ACC 1033 Tax Help Colorado Practicum Credits: 1
ACC 1038 Payroll and Sales Tax Credits: 3
ACC 2011 Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 4
ACC 2012 Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 4
ACC 2026 Cost Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 2089 Capstone Credits: 0-12 (must be taken for 3 credits)
MAN 2025 Managerial Finance Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

ACC 1035 Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 2031 Business Taxation Credits: 3
ACC 2068 Certified Bookkeeper Review Course Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

ACC 2065 Review Course Enrolled Agent Credits: 3
BTE 1055 Word Processing Techniques I Credits: 3
BUS 2081 Internship Credits: 0-12 (must be taken for 2 credits)
MAN 1028 Human Relations in Organizations Credits: 3

Total Major Credits: 36-37

Electives

Select three courses (minimum of 9 credits) from the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Approved Degree Electives list. Courses with a CTE prefix are excluded.

Accounting (2 years)

General Education Requirements

Total General Education Credits: 6

Business Requirements

Total Business Credits: 12

Major Requirements

Total Major Credits: 36-37

Electives

Total Elective Credits: 9

Total A.A.S. Degree Credits: 63-64