Accounting
Associate of Applied Science Degree
10-101-1
2007-2008 Program
Sheet
About the Career
Getting ahead in today’s fast-paced and constantly changing business
environment depends on sound financial decision making. If you are a person who
thrives on detail and accuracy, enjoys working with people and numbers, thinks
through problems before jumping to solutions, and likes to use technology to
make it all come together, a career in accounting may be for you.
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities for those interested in the accounting field is strong
as business, changing financial laws, and increased scrutiny in company finances
will drive growth.
Potential Starting Salary
$28,551
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Schedule
Varies—program courses (accounting only) offered evenings, one or two nights
per week. Depending upon credits, the courses are 6, 8, or 12 weeks in length.
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a copy our classes being offered.
Length of time to complete Accounting coursework
3.5 years, additional time required for general studies coursework.
Course Pre- or Co-requisites
Word I, PowerPoint I, Excel I (test-out available). Additional pre-requisites
listed with Accounting course descriptions.
General Studies
21 required credits are offered evenings and online in fall, spring and summer.
Work these courses into your schedule based upon your intended date of graduation. Plan
your general studies classes—check out the General
Studies 2007-08 Learning Options.
Starts
August 2007.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
Capella University
Cardinal Stritch University
Franklin University
Lakeland College
Marian College
MSOE Rader School of Business
Silver Lake College
UW-Platteville
For more transfer options information, click
here.
Accounting Coursework—43 credits
| Course Title |
Credits |
Delivery Method |
Offered |
| Accounting I |
4 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2007 |
| Accounting II |
4 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2008 |
| Accounting III |
4 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2008 |
| Accounting IV |
4 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2008 |
| Spreadsheet Data Management |
2 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2008 |
| Accounting Income Tax I |
4 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2008 |
| Accounting Income Tax II |
2 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2008 |
| Accounting Cost I |
4 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2009 |
| Accounting Cost II |
2 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2009 |
| Accounting Information Systems |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2010 |
| Communication for Accountants |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2010 |
| Business Law |
3 |
Online |
Summer 2007 |
| Portfolio Introduction |
1 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2007 |
| Portfolio Assessment |
1 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2010 |
| Career Assessment |
3 |
Accelerated |
Summer 2010 |
General Studies Requirements (21 credits): See General Studies
Schedule
Written Communication—3 credits
Introduction to Sociology or Race Ethnic & Diversity Studies—3 credits
Math with Business Applications—3 credits
Oral/Interpersonal Communications or Speech—3 credits
Economics—3 credits
Introduction to Ethics—3 credits
Introduction to Psychology—3 credits
Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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