Student Pathway 2021−2022 Business Administration Accounting
Accounting Associate in Science Degree
Completion of this course of study prepares a student for entry level positions in bookkeeping/accounting. A student becomes conversant in business and accounting terminology enhancing their ability to work with coworkers and analyze and record business transactions in a manual or computerized accounting system. A student acquires the stills to use computer equipment and software common to many organizations for analysis, budgeting and financial statement preparation.
The Accounting Associate in Science Degree combines an in-depth understanding of accounting principles with a breadth of business knowledge. A student who completes the outlined course of study is prepared for entry-level employment in the accounting field. These students acquire skills in basic accounting, both manual and computerized. The students learn managerial, cost, and manufacturing accounting skills which, in addition to preparing accounting data, enable them to analyze and make appropriate managerial decisions. They not only develop skills to use word processing and spreadsheet applications but also to help them with oral and written communication.
Program Contact: Castaneda | Program Counselor: Ryen Hirata
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Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Comprehension | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Business Administration 10 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Major Core |
| Information Systems 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | Major Core - CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy |
| Accounting 4A | Financial Accounting | 4 | Major Core |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting 4B | Managerial Accounting | 4 | Major Core |
| Business Administration 39 or Statistics 7 |
Finite Mathematics for Business or Elementary Statistics |
3-4 | Select One Course CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement |
| Business Administration 5 | Business Communications | 3 | Major Core |
| Elective | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations | |
| CCC General Education - Area G | Communication | 3 | - |
| Semester Units: 16-17 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems 18 | Spreadsheet Fundamentals | 1.5 | Major Core |
| Select 2 Courses From the Following: Business Administration 18 Business Administration 52 Economics 1A Economics 1B Marketing 10 |
Business and the Legal Environment Introduction to Entrepreneurship Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to Marketing |
3-4 | Select 2 Courses to complete Major Requirements |
| Business Administration 33 | Human Relations in Business | 3 | Major Core CCC General Education – Area B |
| CCC General Education – Area A | Natural Sciences Requirement | 3-4 | CCC General Education – Area A |
| CCC General Education Area C | Humanities | 3 | CCC General Education Area C |
| Semester Units: 13.5-15.5 | |||
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting 31 | Computerized Accounting | 3 | Major Core – Spring Only |
| Select 2 Courses From the Following: Business Administration 18 Business Administration 52 Economics 1A Economics 1B Marketing 10 |
Business and the Legal Environment Introduction to Entrepreneurship Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to Marketing |
3-4 | Select 2 Courses to complete Major Requirements |
| Political Science 2, 2H, or 110 | Government and American Institutions | 3 | CCC General Education – Area F |
| PE/Dance | - | 1 | Select 1 course - CCC General Education Area E1 |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Semester Units: 16-17 | |||
- Apply for Degree
