Accounting - AAS Degree Plan


PROGRAM INFORMATION: The AAS in Accounting Program at Navarro College is designed to help prepare students for entry level accounting positions in accounting firms, industry or government. The program can provide a solid foundation in accounting principles and students will be able to demonstrate accounting and technology competency through hands-on application. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have a strong accounting foundation for entrance into the accounting field. Students will also have the opportunity to pursue certification(s) and/or expand their educational experience.

FRESHMAN YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
POFI 1301 Computer Applications I 3
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 3
ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I 3
POFT 1301 Business English 3
BUSI 1301 Business Principles 3
Fall Total Credit Hours   15



FRESHMAN YEAR - Spring

ACNT 1329,ACNT 1304, ACNT 1311, POFT 2312: Prerequisite required – See course catalog inventory for more information.

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ACNT 1329 Payroll & Business Tax Account 3
ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II 3
ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Communications 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
Spring Total Credit Hours   15



SOPHOMORE YEAR - Fall

ACNT 1305, ACCT 2332: Prerequisite required – See course catalog inventory for more information.

ACNT 2301, ACNT 2302, ACNT 1368: Prerequisite: Meet TSI College-readiness standard for Mathematics or equivalent.

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ACNT 1331 Federal Income Tax: Individual 3
ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
ACNT 1305 Forensic Accounting 3
ACNT 2332 Accounting Information Systems 3

ACNT 2302
OR
ACNT 1368

 Accounting Capstone
OR
Practicum-Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping		 3
Fall Total Credit Hours   15



SOPHOMORE YEAR - Spring

ACCT 2302: Prerequisite required – See course catalog inventory for more information

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
XXXX Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture 3
ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3
XXXX Approved Social / Behavioral Science 3
ECON 2301
OR
ECON 2302		 Principles - Economics Macro
OR
Principles - Economics Micro		 3
SPCH 1321
OR
SPCH 1315		 Business & Professional Communication
OR
Public Speaking		 3
Spring Total Credit Hours   15
Program Total Credit Hours   60



Recommended co-requisite: Math 1324-Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences.

***Practicum or Accounting Capstone must be taken in the sequence provided in the degree plan and requires 336 hrs. (Approximately 21 hrs/wk during a 16 week semester) of workplace training. The practicum may or may not be paid, and the student is responsible for locating their own internship under the guidance of the Accounting Department Chair before the semester begins. The Accounting Capstone may be taken in place of the practicum. Contact the Accounting Department Chair the semester prior to course registration.