Accounting, Associate in Arts
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Not accepting new students at Kennedy-King Not accepting new students at Malcolm X Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0210
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Accounting. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Arts degree. Students completing the below pathway can also earn the Accounting Clerk Basic Certificate by taking BUSINES 284 Business Communications as an additional course.
An Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in accounting provides students with theoretical and practical skills needed for academic advancement and industry employment within the financial services industry and the general business and professional services area. Specifically, this program is targeting current employees working in the financial sector or students interested in obtaining an entry-level position within the accounting industry.
At least one course must satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| College Algebra 1 | ||
| Calculus For Business & Social Sciences 1 | ||
| Calculus & Analytic Geometry I 1 | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles Of Economics I 1 | 3 |
| BUSINES 111 | Introduction To Business 2,3 | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| BUSINES 181 | Financial Accounting 2,3 | 4 |
| BUSINES 213 | Data Visualization and Presentation for Business 2,3 | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Of Economics II 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BUSINES 182 | Managerial Accounting 2,3 | 4 |
| Physical Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BUSINES 183 | Payroll Accounting 2,3 | 3 |
| BUSINES 250 | Computerized Accounting Systems 2,3 | 3 |
| Life Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Requirement for in Accounting Clerk Basic Certificate, along with BUSINES 284 Business Communicationsas an additional course
Pathway Elective
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSINES 203 | Intro Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BUSINES 208 | Federal Income Tax | 3 |
| BUSINES 211 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSINES 214 | The Legal & Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSINES 215 | Corporate and Entity Federal Income Tax | 3 |
| BUSINES 217 | Nonprofit Accounting | 3 |
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.