Program Description
Designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the accounting field in an entry-level professional position. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and apply them to business situations. Students will also use application software to solve business and accounting problems. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in the following courses: ACCT 100 Business Accounting, ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I, ACCT 201 Intermediate Accounting I, ACCT 202 Intermediate Accounting II, ACCT 220 Accounting Information Systems, and ACCT 111 Computerized Accounting. (Transfer students should follow the business administration program.)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles to record accounting transactions/adjustments and create financial statements.
- Construct financial analyses, estimates, reconciliations, and reports to support business decision-making using appropriate technology.
- Create financial statements and record accounting transactions/adjustments utilizing accounting software.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following courses: ACCT 100 Business Accounting, ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I, ACCT 201 Intermediate Accounting I, ACCT 202 Intermediate Accounting II, ACCT 233 Applied Accounting and ACCT 111 Computerized Accounting.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Business Statistics (recommended) | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| ECON 200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences 1 | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues | ||
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| ACCT 100 | Business Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 111 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| ACCT 203 | Managerial Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 220 | Accounting Information Systems (Spring) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Payroll Accounting | ||
| Federal Income Tax Accounting | ||
| Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting | ||
| BMGT 100 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| BMGT 103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Transfer students articulating the Accounting A.A.S. degree to Mount St. Mary's University or University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) must complete a laboratory Science course to fulfill the articulation agreement.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 100 | Business Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BMGT 103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Business Statistics (recommended) | ||
| ECON 200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT 102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 111 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BMGT 100 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Students can earn a Letter of Recognition in Accounting after completing the recommended second semester. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| ACCT 201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Payroll Accounting | ||
| Federal Income Tax Accounting | ||
| Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting | ||
| BMGT 120 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Students can earn a Certificate in Computerized Accounting after completing the recommended third semester. | ||
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| ACCT 202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| ACCT 203 | Managerial Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 220 | Accounting Information Systems (Spring) | 3 |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.