Applied Accounting Certificate
Minimum Requirements for Applied Accounting Certificate: 30 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. | 8-9 | |
| As part of the certificate requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Communication | ||
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| Business English 1 | ||
| Business Communications 2 | ||
| Writing Across Contexts 3 | ||
| Computation | ||
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| Business Math 4 | ||
Another MATH course at the F100 level or above | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| Human Relations | ||
Another human relations course that meets the certificate requirements. | ||
| Applied Accounting Certificate Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ABUS F101 | Accounting I | 3 |
| ABUS F220 | QuickBooks Accounting | 3 |
| BA F151X | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Payroll Accounting | ||
| Accounting II | ||
| Income Tax | ||
| Nonprofit Fund Accounting | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Banking Principles | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Personal Investments | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Fulfills the communication requirement for the certificate program; however, cannot be applied as a communication course for associate or higher-level degrees.
- 2
Fulfills the communication requirement for the certificate and also meets the F200-level communication requirement for the associate degree; however, cannot be applied as a communication requirement for bachelor's degrees.
- 3
Fulfills the communication requirement for the certificate program and is required for associate and bachelor's degrees.
- 4
Fulfills the computation requirement for both certificate and associate degrees; however, does not fulfill the mathematics requirement for bachelor's or advanced degrees.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of accounting practices and financial statements related to a business.
- Students demonstrate an understanding of foundational business concepts related to, marketing, accounting, finance, management, and human resources.
- Knowledge of the concepts, techniques, and practices in the management of personal and business financing and financial institutions.
- Develop intellectual and practical skills across the curriculum, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, information literacy, technological competence, and collaborative learning.
