With the demands created by the increased growth and complexity of modern society, accounting has become one of the fastest growing professions in America. Opportunities exist in the areas of public, private, and governmental employment. The Department of Accounting offers an Associate degree which prepares its graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of business enterprises. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop their intellectual, interpersonal, communication skills, and professional orientation.
Students learn to solve accounting problems both manually and with the aid of computers.
In addition, the educational experience enables students to develop the motivation and ability to learn throughout their lives. To provide the foundation upon which graduates can build, specialize, and advance in the accounting field. In this course, students interview for Accounting internship placements within business and industry. Once selected, the student will apply their knowledge and skills in an accounting work environment. One Year Certificate Option Students may elect to receive a certificate as an Accounting Assistant upon satisfactory completion of the first two semesters of the accounting program.