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Nov 03, 2024
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Fall 2021 - Summer 2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting and Finance A.S.
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School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Accounting
HEGIS: 5002
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2021 to Summer 2022. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Associate in Science curriculum provides a broad technical and academic background that serves to prepare students for entry into career positions in accounting or continued study in accounting at the four-year college or university level. Westchester Community College has established transfer agreements with a number of colleges and universities. Students who plan their programs carefully will receive full transfer credit at these institutions and will advance to the bachelor’s degree with two years of additional study.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Demonstrate the ability to present financial information effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to use reliable internet resources to research company financial information
- Demonstrate the ability to use Excel to present financial information in a professional manner.
Program Map
The academic map below presents the recommended plan of study and will guide you through your program in a timely manner. Click the course abbreviations for full course descriptions. A course may be critical because it is a pre-requisite, requires a minimum grade, or because it is only offered once a year. Missing a critical course may push back your graduation date. Meet with an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your program.
Critical Courses should be taken in the order shown to stay on track and graduate on time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Course
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Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
ACC 203 |
✔ |
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4 |
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MKT 101 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
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Accounting Elective |
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✔ |
3 - 4 |
✹ |
COMM 109 |
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3 |
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ECON 101 |
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✔ |
3 |
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Semester Total Credits |
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16 - 17 |
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Notes:
✹ Choose one: ACC 133 , ACC 200 , ACC 204 , ACC 210 , ACC 220 , FIN 210 or FIN 215
Semester 4
Notes:
✹ Choose one: ACC 133 , ACC 200 , ACC 204 , ACC 210 , ACC 220 , FIN 210 or FIN 215
Minimum Total Credits: 63 - 65
Career Opportunities
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