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Apr 19, 2024
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2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting, AAS - Academic Plan
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This program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the bookkeeping/accounting field. This would include clerical positions in specialized areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, as well as positions with a more total involvement in accounting.
Students can earn the Accounting Clerk Certificate in the first two semesters of the AAS Accounting Full-Time Track, enabling them to work in an entry level clerk position while finishing their accounting degree. The classes for this Certificate are part of the academic plan for the AAS Accounting.
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Course Availability
Total Credits = 61
| Required Courses - General Education Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Requisite Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| BUS 2016 - Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| COM 1150 - Public Speaking* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics* OR
ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics*
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3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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ENG 1021 - English Composition I GT-CO1* OR
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing GT-CO1*
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3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| MAT 1340 - College Algebra GT-MA1 |
4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Required Courses - Major Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Requisite Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| ACC 1015 - Payroll Accounting |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I |
4 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 1022 - Accounting Principles II |
4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 1031 - Income Tax |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 1035 - Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 2011 - Intermediate Accounting I |
4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 2026 - Cost Accounting |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ACC 2035 - Computerized Accounting for Small Businesses |
3 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| ACC 2087 - Cooperative Education |
3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| BUS 2017 - Business Communication & Report Writing |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| FIN 1010 - Introduction to Finance* |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Required Courses - Elective Courses |
Credits |
Pre or Co Requisite Required |
Course Available Fall? |
Course Available Spring? |
Course Available Summer? |
| Elective (See notes for specific requirements) |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Elective (See notes for specific requirements) |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Elective (See notes for specific requirements) |
3 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills essential to success in the profession.
- Recall the core technical concepts used in the profession.
- Demonstrate the ability to use software and technology tools in an effective and efficient manner.
- Develop the ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment.
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
Elective (3 Credits)
~Recommended Elective(s)~
Notes
- Electives: Any course from BTE, BUS, ECO, FIN, INV, MAN, MAR, ACC, CIS, CNG, or CSC.
- To earn the Accounting Clerk Certificate, complete the following courses in the first two semesters of the AAS Accounting Full-Time Track: ACC 1021 , ACC 1015 , BUS 1015 (choose as an elective), CIS 1055 (choose as an elective), and FIN 1010 .
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent high school coursework. See an advisor for details.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2022/2023 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree
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