General Catalog 2026-2027

Accounting Diploma

AC12

Program Purpose: The Accounting program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the accounting profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of accounting theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized accounting systems. Program graduates receive an Accounting diploma.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL-1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC-1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH-1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
ACCT-1100Financial Accounting I

4
ACCT-1105Financial Accounting II

4
ACCT-1115Computerized Accounting

3
ACCT-1120Spreadsheet Applications

4
ACCT-1125Individual Tax Accounting

3
ACCT-1130Payroll Accounting

3
ACCT-2110Accounting Simulation

3
BUSN-1460Keyboarding and Document Formatting

4

Choose 3 Hours from the following Specific Occupational-Guided Electives:

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Any ACCT Course

3-4
BUSN-1240Office Procedures

3
MGMT-1100Principles of Management

3
MGMT-1120Introduction to Business

3
MGMT-1125Business Ethics

3
MKTG-1100Principles of Marketing

3

Total Credit Hours: 43-44