Programs

All of the Accounting classes may be taken online! Please note the availability and typical offerings of online classes in the Online Planning Page.

Below is the list of courses suggested for students pursuing degrees or certifications in Accounting.  The list is divided into four semesters, but you may not have to take classes in the order listed below.  Talk to your advisor about what is best for you.  For detailed information on the listed courses refer to course descriptions.

Get your Bachelor of Science in Accounting at WWCC!

Program for A.S. Degree in Accounting

Freshman Year
Fall Semester

Credit

   Spring Semester Credit

English I (ENGL 1010)

 3 English II (ENGL 1020 or 2010) 3
Macroeconomics (ECON 1010) 3

Microeconomics (ECON 1020)

 3

Precalculus Algebra (MATH 1400)

 4 Statistics (STAT 2010 or 2050) 4
Intro. to Info Mgt. (IMGT 2400) 3 Laboratory Science 4
Health & Human Activity 1 Health & Human Activity 1
Intro to Business (BADM 1000) 3 Econ, Law & Govt. (ECON 1200) 3
Total 17 Total 18

 

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester

Credit

   Spring Semester Credit

Prin. of Accounting I (ACCT 2010)

 3

Prin. of Accounting II (Acct 2020)

 3
Public Speaking (COMM 1010) 3 Managerial Finance (FIN 2100) 3
+Business Calc (MATH 2350) 4 *Business Calc II (MATH 2355) or Business Elective 3-4
Business Law I (BADM 2010) 3 Business Law II (BADM 2020) 3
Automated Accounting (ACCT 2110) 3 Business Elective 3
Business Port/Capstone (BADM 2800) 2
Total 16 Total 17-18
+This requirement (Business Calculus I and Business Calculus II) may be met by taking MATH 2200 and MATH 2205.
Notes:
• Students must complete all of the courses listed above in order to receive the A.S. Degree in Accounting
• Precalculus Algebra (MATH 1400) is the minimum level math course required for A.S.
Students may opt not to take Business Calculus if they know they are transferring to an institution that does not require it
• Business electives may be selected from any of the catalog listed business courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BADM, BUSN, CMAP (1750 & 1800 only), COSC, ECON, FIN, MKT and MGT.
• Students should research the institution where they plan to obtain their bachelor’s degree to
determine business course requirements and should choose from Western courses accordingly.

Program One-Year Accounting Certificate (33-34 credit)
First Semester

Credit

   Second Semester Credit

English I (ENGL 1010)

 3 Technical Writing (ENGL 2010) 3
**Business Math (BOTK 1520) or
 Precalculus Algebra (MATH 1400)		 3-4

Spreadsheet Applications (CMAP 1750)

 3

Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 2010)

 3 Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 2020) 3
Intro to Info. Management (IMGT 2400) 3 +Business Elective* 3
Word Processing (CMAP 1705) 3 Automated Accounting (ACCT 2110) 3
Interpersonal Comm. (COMM 1030) 3
Total 15-16 Total 18

+Business Elective: Choose from any of the following prefixes: ACCT, BADM, BUSN, ECON, FIN, MGT, and MKT
**Business Math = 3 credits
Precaluculus Algebra = 4 credits

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