AC13 Accounting, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus
Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
64 |
Program Description
The Accounting associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today's technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in Accounting, the following courses must be taken five years prior to graduation: ACCT 1115—Computerized Accounting, ACCT 1120—Spreadsheet Applications, ACCT 1125—Individual Tax Accounting, ACCT 1130—Payroll Accounting, ACCT 2120—Business Tax Accounting and ACCT 2250—Representation and Specialized Returns.
Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Kwabena Banahene, D.B.A., Program Coordinator
Email: kwabena.banahene@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 467-6040
Program Courses
First Term
BUSN 1440: Students enrolling in BUSN 1440 are required to take a typing test indicating the ability to key at least 25 words per minute accurately, or successfully pass BUSN 1100 with grade of C or better.
Second Term
Accounting elective: Required
Third Term
Fourth Term
ACCT 2000 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Accounting elective | 3 |
Accounting elective: Required
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
| Accounting elective | 3 |
| Elective(s) | 6 |
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Accounting Electives
Required
**Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.