2013-2014 Catalog

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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Accounting - Associate in Applied Science-T Degree - Transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University

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PGM Code – 505W

Program Description The Accounting Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree is designed for students who want to transfer to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University (CWU). This degree will allow students to update existing knowledge and skills and/or acquire up-to-date technical and managerial skills. The degree requires students to work with an Accounting adviser to select those courses, which will help students achieve their educational and career goals. Many courses are available online for both the AAS-T and the BS Degree. Refer to the class quarterly schedule.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This AAS-T degree requires successful completion of 90 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with an academic adviser.
Submit an “Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Admission Requirements to Central Washington University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management Program All students who intend to transfer to CWU should talk with a CWU adviser to review specific admission requirements. Students must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average to be considered for admission to this program. All of the courses in this degree will transfer to the CWU Applied Bachelor’s Degree.

Department website
Accounting | www.edcc.edu/acct

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education Requirements (20 credits)

A lab science is needed for CWU graduation. You may complete this requirement at Edmonds Community College. Recommended:

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Communication Skills (10 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits AND
ENGL& 102 - Composition II 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

Choose one of the following courses. Note: Students planning on pursuing a Master’s degree should complete the Calculus series of courses.

MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits
MATH& 141 - Precalculus I 5.0 Credits
MATH& 142 - Precalculus II 5.0 Credits
MATH& 148 - Business Calculus 5.0 Credits
MATH& 151 - Calculus I 5.0 Credits

Social Sciences (5 credits)

PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

_____ Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Humanities: Use Humanities-based methods to reason, communicate, make meaning, solve problems and/or create or perform cultural works for diverse audiences and purposes.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Social Sciences: Use Social-Science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

Program Requirements (62-64 credits)

ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I 5.0 Credits
ACCT& 202 - Principles of Accounting II 5.0 Credits
ACCT& 203 - Principles of Accounting III 5.0 Credits
ACCT 214 - Individual Income Tax Preparation 5.0 Credits
ACCT 216 - QuickBooks 5.0 Credits
ACCT 254 - Business and Payroll Tax Accounting 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits OR
BSTEC 245 - Advanced Business Communications 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 224 - Spreadsheet (Excel) 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 225 - Advanced Excel Projects 5.0 Credits
MGMT 270 - Project Management I: Project Scope/Requirements 5.0 Credits
Choose at least one course from the following:
ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD
5.0 Credits
BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits OR
CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 222 - Database (Access) 5.0 Credits

Career Management (7-9 credits)

Note: These courses should be taken within the last two quarters of your program.

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits
BUS 290 - Professional Development Seminar Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits AND
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits (Take 3-12 credits.)
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ACCT 215 - Federal Income Tax Preparation 5.0 Credits AND
Prerequisite for this course is ACCT 214 . Students prepare tax returns through VITA.
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 Credits

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Learning Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Use financial and managerial accounting tools, methods, and technical skills to record, analyze, and manage information, solve problems, and make decisions that support the organization’s mission.
Identify and apply professional values and behaviors appropriate for a work environment.
Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Program Electives (to complete 90 credits)

ACCT 155 - Special Topics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits (Take class titled IBEST SKILLS: ACCT for 3 credits.)
BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 108 - Business Presentations 5.0 Credits
BUS& 201 - Business Law 5.0 Credits
ECON 140 - The World Economy:CD 5.0 Credits
MATH 140 - Business Precalculus 5.0 Credits
MATH& 148 - Business Calculus 5.0 Credits
MGMT 101 - Introduction to E-Commerce 5.0 Credits
MGMT 260 - Small Business Management 5.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2013 | Rev: 03/13