Accounting Career, A.S.

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Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. The program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.

Degree Code: A07

Associate In Science

Contact: Mark Comeau - 860-215-9415

This program is designed for people who intend to seek employment following graduation as junior accountants or accounting clerks. Recent surveys show a bright outlook for opportunities in the accounting profession. This career program prepares students for accounting positions in business and industry, government, and public accounting firms upon completion. Individuals already employed in the profession would benefit from this program as a source of professional development.

Accounting Career Curriculum Requirements

Semester I

ACC* K115 - Financial Accounting ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
ENG* K101 - Composition ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
IDS K105 - The First Year Experience ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
BMG* K202 - Principles of Management ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
OR
BMG* K210 - Organizational Behavior ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
BMK* K201 - Principles of Marketing ° 3 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 16

Semester II

BBG* K115 - Business Software Applications 3 CREDIT HOURS
ACC* K118 - Managerial Accounting ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
MAT* K123 - Elementary Statistics ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
BBG* K231 - Business Law I ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ACC* K125 - Accounting Computer Applications I ° 3 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 16

Semester III

ECN* K101 - Principles of Macroeconomics ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Fine Arts Elective (AestheticDemensions) 3 CREDIT HOURS
COM* K173 - Public Speaking ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ACC* K241 - Federal Taxes I ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ACC* K271 - Intermediate Accounting I ° 3 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 15

Semester IV

ACC* K292 - Practicum in Accounting ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
or
__________- Elective from one of the following prefixes: ACC*, BBG*, BES*, BFN*, BMG*, BMK*, HSP*. 3 CREDIT HOURS
ACC* K233 - Principles of Cost Accounting ° 4 CREDIT HOURS
ACC* K272 - Intermediate Accounting II ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
__________- Natural Sciences Elective (Scentific Knowledge or Scientific Reasoning) 3 CREDIT HOURS

Total: 13

Note:

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

* Indicates common course numbering. within Connecticut Community College system.

Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding the minimum number of credits to be taken at TRCC and limits on non-traditional credits. 25% of TRCC degree requirements must be completed with TRCC coursework. Up to 50% of degree requirements can be fulfilled with non-traditional credit. Non-traditional credit includes CLEP/DSST exams, Credit by Exam, APL credit, and Military credit.

Grand Total: 60