Program Code - CIP Code: ACCT.AAS/52.0305
Credits Required: 61
Academic Division: Math, Science, Business and Technology
Contact:businessprograms@kckcc.edu
This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the fields of accounting. Many of the courses listed below will transfer to a number of four-year colleges and universities. However, students who plan to transfer for a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, should follow the Associate in Science transfer degree for Business. These students should also contact the program coordinator and the four-year college of their choice to obtain a list of course requirements of the transfer institution. Any deviation from the program must be approved by the Dean of Math, Science, and Computer Technology.
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| BLUE 0101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 0101 | ENGL 0101 Composition I* | 3 |
| ENGL 0102 | Composition II* | 3 |
| SPCH 0151 SPCH 0201 |
Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| BUSN 0110 | Business Math** | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| ECON 0201 OR PSYC 0101 |
Principles of Macroeconomics OR Psychology* |
3 |
| Natural & Physical Science Elective | 3-5 | |
| Total Hours for General Education Requirements | 21 | |
| *See course syllabus for prerequisite. ** Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement. |
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| Course | Credit Hours | |
| Business Core Requirement: | ||
| BUSN 0101 | Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 0204 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 0210 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 0211 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CIST 0111 | Microcomputer Business Software | 3 |
| Total Hours for Business Requirements | 15 | |
Accounting Specialization Requirement |
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| BUSN 0102 | Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSN 0164 | Income Tax Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 0203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 0205 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 0206 | Business Law II | 3 |
| BUSN 0209 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| CIST 0166 | Microcomputer Application I: (Spreadsheets) | 3 |
| Electives - Choose one of the following: | ||
| BUSN 0105 BUSN 0166 AND BUSN 0167 BUSN 0286 |
Personal Finance Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparation AND Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparation Internship Principles of Management |
3 |
| Total Hours for Accounting Specialization Requirement | 24 | |
| *See course syllabi for Accounting course prerequisites. | ||
| Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting Degree | 61 |