Course description
The principal objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are to provide students with a broad, fundamental knowledge of the field, and to prepare students for employment in accounting careers.
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Accounting may exercise an individual option, through the selection of elective courses, which may allow him/her to prepare for professional goals such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), or Accredited Business Accountant (ABA).
Many states require additional businessrelated courses to prepare for the CPA exam. Students should consult their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.
Also available: an Undergraduate Certificate in Introductory or Advanced Accounting; a Diploma and an Associate in Arts in Accounting, an Executive Graduate Certificate and Master of Science in Accounting.
Area 1: Core Component
ACC 100
Accounting I
ACC 115
Microcomputer Applications for Accountants
BUS 100
Introduction to Business
CIS 105
Introduction to Information Systems
ENG 115
English Composition
MAT 105
Introduction to College Mathematics
27.0 Credit Hours
Area 2: Major Component
ACC 206
Accounting II
ACC 303
Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 304
Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 305
Intermediate Accounting III
ACC 307
Federal Taxation
ACC 317
Advanced Federal Taxation
ACC 350
Cost Accounting
ACC 401
Advanced Accounting
ACC 403
Auditing
ACC 410
Non-profit/Municipal Accounting
LEG 100
Business Law I
ACC 499
Undergraduate Accounting Capstone
54.0 Credit Hours
Area 3: General Studies Component
ENG 215
Research and Writing
ENG 240
Communication for Business and the Professions
HUM 100
Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature
HUM 101
The Origins of Western Culture
HUM 200
Logic
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SCI 110
Introduction to Physical Science
SCI 115
Introduction to Biology
HUM 400
Religion and Philosophy
MAT 300
Statistics
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ECO 405
Economic Problems and Issues
POL 300
Contemporary International Problems
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
PSY 100
The Individual and Society
PSY 105
Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 300
Sociology of Developing Countries
54.0 Credit Hours
Area 4: Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study. (See "Minors") - 10 Courses
45.0 Credit Hours
