Business: Accounting Emphasis

Written Communication (3 Semester Credits)

Course	Description	Credits
ENG121	English Composition I:CO1	3
ENG131	Technical Writing I: CO1	3

Oral Communication (3 Semester Credits)

Course	Description	Credits
COM115	Public Speaking	3
COM125	Interpersonal Communication	3

Mathematics (3 Semester Credits)

Course	Description	Credits
BUS226	Business Statistics	3
MAT112	Financial Mathematics	3

Or any math course MAT120 or above

Natural and Physical Sciences (3 Semester Credits)

Course	Description	Credits
CWB110	Complete Web Author: (Language)	3
CWB130	Web Editing Tools: (Editor)	3

Any Computer Information System (CIS) course, Graphic Design (MGD) or State Guaranteed Transfer Science course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 Semester Credits)

Course	Description	Credits
ECO201	Principles of Macroeconomics: SS1	3
ECO202	Principles of Microeconomics: SS1	3
ECO101	Economics of Social Issues: SS1	3
GEO105	World Regional Geography: SS2	3
MUS120	Music Appreciation: AH1	3
THE105	Theatre Appreciation: AH1	3

Any state Guaranteed Transfer course in ANT, ART, HIS, HUM, LIT, PHI, POS, PSY, SPA SOC

Core Classes (12 Semester Credits)

Course	Description	Credits
BUS115	Introduction to Business	3
ACC115	Payroll Accounting	3
ACC121	Accounting Principles I	4
ACC122	Accounting Principles II	4
ACC131	Income Tax	3
ACC132	Tax Help Colorado	2
ACC133	Tax Help Colorado Practicum	1
ACC235	Computerized Accounting: Small Business	3
CIS118	Introduction to PC Applications	3
CIS259	Microsoft Office Specialist Cert/Expert Excel	1
BUS216	Legal Environment of Business	3
BUS217	Business Communication/Report Writing	3
MAN128	Human Relation-Organizations	3

ACC 131 or ACC 132 and ACC 133

At least one ECO course must be taken

Additional 9 credits of electives in MAN, MAR, BUS, ECO, FIN, ACC, CIS, MGD, SWB or PHI 205

Program Requirements / Classes

Business Designation	AA
Business: Accounting Emphasis	AAS
Business: Business Administration Emphasis	AAS
Business: Management Emphasis	AAS
Foundations of Business I	CERT
Foundations of Business II	CERT
Basic Tax Preparation	CERT
Associate of Applied Management	AAS

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.

Business & Accounting