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The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technology (AAS) provides the knowledge and skills necessary for career-entry in various fields of accounting, and provide incumbent workers with an avenue for potential advancement. To receive this degree, the student must:
  • have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credits to be used towards the degree;
  • earn a “C” or better in major courses, in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, in approved accounting-related electives, and in courses that are prerequisites of other courses;
  • take at least 12 hours at the 200 level; and
  • complete the coursework listed below.
  • This Program of Study is not intended for college transfer.



General Education
English Composition ENGL 101 3
Mathematics MATH 101/110 3
Social Science ECON 203 3
Natural Science BIOL 101 or PHSC 101 3
Humanities Any Humanities course 3
Total General Education Credits 15
Required Major Courses
ACCT 200 Financial Accounting I 3
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting II 3
ACCT 210 Introduction to Auditing 3
ACCT 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
ACCT 220 Introduction to Federal Taxation 3
ACCT 231 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACCT 235 Accounting Information Systems 3
BUSN 110 Introduction to Business 3
BUSN 240 Business Communication 3
BUSN 295 Professional Success Skills 3
CIST 150 Spreadsheets I 3
CSCI 190 Microcomputer Applications 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II 3
Choose either:
SPCH 120 Techniques of Speech
3
SPCH 220 Communications for Business Professionals 3
Total Required Major Course Credits 42
Elective Courses (choose 2 with appropriate approval):
Accounting (choose 1): ACCT 212 or ACCT 218 or
ACCT 221 or ACCT 240
3
Business (choose 1): BUSN 121 or BUSN 130 or
BUSN 170 or BUSN 201 or BUSN 220
3
Total Elective Course Credits 6
Total Program Credits 63
Note: *ACCT 203 can be used in place of Accounting 200 & 201. If ACCT 203
is taken one additional accounting elective course should be taken to complete the necessary hours required for the degree.

Contact the Division of Business and Social Sciences at 225.216.8154 for more information.