Accounting Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Accounting and enter the workforce. Students explore business and accounting concepts. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Students interested in transferring to Colorado public universities may complete an AA in Business. Students will explore financial ratios, business written communications and skills for software programs, presentations, teamwork, and critical thinking. With an AAS degree in Accounting, the student can work in business, industry, government, and other organizations. They will be ready to work effectively under the supervision of controllers, chief accountants, accounting supervisors, certified public accountants, and other professional accountants.

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First Semester

ACC 121	Accounting Principles I	4
BUS 115	Introduction to Business	3
ECO 202	Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1	3
GEN EDU	CIS 135/118	3
ENGLISH	ENG 121/122/131	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

ACC 122	Accounting Principles II	4
MATH	MAT 107 or Higher	3
BUS 217	Business Communication and Report Writing	3
ECO 201	Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1	3
CIS 155	Complete Spreadsheets	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

 

BUS 216	Legal Environment of Business	3
ACC 138	Payroll and Sales Tax	3
ELECTIVE	ACC 131/135 or ACC 132 and ACC 133	3
ELECTIVE	MAN 230 or PHI 205	3
ELECTIVE	ACC 211/226	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Notes: ACC 133 is ONLY in the spring.

Fourth Semester

 

BUS 226	Business Statistics	3
ACC 245	Computerized Acct Prof Pkg	3
ELECTIVE	ACC 131/135 or ACC 132 and ACC 133	3
ELECTIVE	ACC 211/212/226/231	3
CAPSTONE	ACC 267/280/289	1
Total Credit Hours:		13

Semester Notes: ACC 133 is ONLY in the spring.

Upon completion of ACC 121, CIS 155, ACC 138, ACC 122, BUS 217, ACC 245, and ACC 267, ACC 280, or ACC 289, you should apply for the Bookkeeping Certificate.

Upon completion of ACC 121, ACC 131, ACC 132, ACC 138, BUS 217, ACC 133, and ACC 231, you should apply for the Tax Preparation Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

If you have taken high school accounting courses, have other equivalent introductory course work, or have significant practical experience in these areas, you should consult with an accounting faculty advisor to consider alternatives. Please contact your advisor or an accounting faculty member to determine if any accounting course is offered in spring or fall as well as when courses may be offered online.

You will need a total of 6 credits from ACC 131 or ACC 135 or ACC 132 and ACC 133. Although ACC 132 and ACC 133 are separate courses, only the combination of both of them fits into the degree requirements and will avoid the problem of excess or too few credits.

Semester elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to earn your Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your Advisor to monitor your completion progress