Accounting: Bookkeeping, Certificate

CIP Code: 52.0399

NOVA Code: 2040

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: The program is designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge to keep a simple set of accounting books and/or to qualify for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and accounting.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English and a good background in basic arithmetic operations.

One Year

1st Semester

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 CR.)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (3 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3 CR.)
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting (3 CR.)
CST 227 - Business and Professional Communication (3 CR.) OR
CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.)
ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application (3 CR.)
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software I (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

Total credits for the Bookkeeping Certificate: 31 credits

Students may consider the AAS in Accounting at this point. All classes would apply to the AAS.