Your Education
Applied Accounting (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in applied accounting is a two-year program designed to prepare you to begin a successful career in the accounting profession and establish a gateway for more advanced degrees. Students who have completed the accounting technician certificate will be able to apply their credits towards the A.A.S. degree in applied accounting.
You will complete courses that will advance your knowledge of accounting principles, payroll accounting, accounting software systems, income tax, and fund accounting for nonprofits. Program coursework also includes business courses in customer service, supervision, spreadsheet applications, and financial management.
Accounting Technician (Cert.)
The accounting technician certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare you for entry level accounting positions in payables/receivables, bookkeeping and payroll accounting. Students who have completed the bookkeeping occupational endorsement will be able to apply their credits towards the applied accounting certificate.
Courses will enable you to develop a foundation of knowledge in accounting principles, payroll accounting, accounting software systems, and income tax. The certificate program also includes general business coursework and general education courses in communications, applied mathematics and human relations.
The program has also been designed as a stepping stone to the A.A.S. degree in applied accounting for students interested in continuing to advance their knowledge through additional education.
Bookkeeping Technician (O.E.)
The bookkeeping technician occupational endorsement is a focused program that can be completed in as little as one semester and qualify you for bookkeeper positions in both small and large businesses.
Coursework will develop your knowledge of accounting principles, payroll accounting, and accounting software systems.
The program has also been designed as a stepping stone to the accounting technician certificate for students interested in continuing to advance their knowledge through additional education.
Applied Accounting (Minor)
The minor in applied accounting is designed to provide you the opportunity to acquire foundation-level knowledge and skills in payables and/or receivables, bookkeeping and payroll accounting. Courses include: accounting principles, payroll accounting and accounting software systems.
This minor is a great choice for Bachelor of Arts degree-seeking students who need to satisfy their minor requirement or Associate of Arts students who want to explore accounting as an area of interest.