Accounting
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 63-64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
| ACC-101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-102 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC-201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACC-207 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-210 | Computer Applications in Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-212 | Accounting for Government and Not-For-Profit Agencies | 4 |
| BUS-120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-123 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS-222 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUS-227 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS-250 | Business Internship Program | 3 |
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| ECO-210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
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| Or | |
| ECO-211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (14 Credit Hours)
| ACC-101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)
| ACC-102 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
SUNY General Education approved course from one of the following categories:
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
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| SUNY General Education approved course in Other World Civilizations | |
Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)
Fourth Semester (17 Credit Hours)
| ACC-207 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACC-212 | Accounting for Government and Not-For-Profit Agencies | 4 |
| BUS-227 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS-250 | Business Internship Program | 3 |
| ECO-211 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Accounting careers are always in demand. Financial records tell us how businesses are doing. Accountants help companies stay organized and follow the rules by recording financial transactions.
Our program will help you get a job where you can manage money. You will learn how to do this for businesses, government agencies, or non-profits. You'll also learn skills that can help you start and run your own business!
Upon completion of this degree program, students will have the ability to:
- Maintain a complete set of accounting records (i.e., financial transactions and business communications).
- Analyze accounting information to prepare general-purpose financial statements.
- Use appropriate accounting software to perform accounting and business functions.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and social responsibility associated with the current best practices in accounting.