Accounting, Associate in Applied Science
Program Overview
Northampton Community College's Accounting Associate in Applied Science degree equips students with the knowledge and skills for entry-level accounting roles. The program emphasizes accounting principles, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing graduates for careers as bookkeepers, auditors, and financial analysts. Students can complete the program in two years full-time or three years part-time, with flexible teaching formats including classroom, online, and hybrid options.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Accounting, Associate in Applied Science degree program at Northampton Community College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level accounting positions. The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or three years of part-time study.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
- To develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- To prepare students for entry-level accounting positions.
- To provide students with the skills necessary to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Outline:
The Accounting, Associate in Applied Science degree program consists of 64 credits, including 36 credits of core accounting courses, 18 credits of general education courses, and 10 credits of elective courses.
Core Accounting Courses:
- ACCT101 Financial Accounting I
- ACCT151 Financial Accounting II
- ACCT201 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT202 Managerial Accounting
- ACCT220 Income Tax Accounting
General Education Courses:
- COLS101 College Success
- ENGL101 English I
- ENGL151L English II
- CMTH102 Introduction to Communication
- CISC101 Introduction to Information Technology
- CISC104 Information Systems and Resources
- ECON201 Macroeconomics
- BUSA201 Business Statistics I
- BUSA221G Business Communications
Elective Courses:
Students may choose from a variety of elective courses to complete the program. Some popular elective courses include:
- ACCT160 Auditing
- ACCT205 Cost Accounting
- ACCT251 Advanced Accounting
- ACCT255 Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting
- BUSA101 Introduction to Business
- BUSA115 Business Ethics
- BUSA131 Principles of Marketing
- BUSA137 Principles of Management
- BUSA202 Business Finance
- BUSA205 Human Resource Management
- BUSA226 Business Law II
- BUSA235 Operations Management
Assessment:
Students in the Accounting, Associate in Applied Science degree program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Projects
- Presentations
- Homework assignments
- Class participation
Teaching:
The Accounting, Associate in Applied Science degree program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. The program is offered in a variety of formats, including traditional classroom instruction, online instruction, and hybrid instruction.
Careers:
Graduates of the Accounting, Associate in Applied Science degree program are prepared for a variety of entry-level accounting positions, including:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts payable/receivable clerk
- Payroll clerk
- Tax preparer
- Auditor
- Financial analyst Graduates of the program may also pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
