Accounting

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting is designed to prepare the student for general office work emphasizing manual and computerized accounting.

The mission of this program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical experience to prepare students for employment as accounting technicians or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed as accounting technicians.

The program prepares individuals to provide technical support to professional accountants and other management personnel. It includes instruction in general accounting principles and practices, posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, and accounting software operation.

The program emphasizes safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, and employment ability skills. The content is organized into competency-based courses that specify occupational competencies that the student must successfully complete.

Degree Options

Accounting-520302-AAS
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
Semester 1
ACCT 1110Fundamentals of Accounting303
OADM 1250Keyboarding303
OADM 1150Introduction to Software Applications303
OR
ITEC 1000Application Basics303
Business Elective303
General Education Course303
15
Semester 2
ACCT 2030Financial Accounting303
Accounting Elective303
OADM 1330Introduction to Spreadsheets303
Elective303
General Education Course303
15
Semester 3
ACCT 2040Managerial Accounting303
Accounting Elective303
OADM 2640Advanced Spreadsheet Applications303
OADM 1700Microsoft Word303
General Education Course303
15
Semester 4
Accounting Elective303
BUSI 2300Business Communications303
ITEC 1320Introduction to Database Management303
General Education Course303
General Education Course303
15
Total Clock Hours900
Accounting-520302-Diploma/Certificate Option
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
OADM 1150Introduction to Software Applications303
OR
ITEC 1000Application Basics303
BUSI 1030Introduction to Business303
CTC – General Clerk (9) (CIP 520401)9
ACCT 1110Fundamentals of Accounting303
OADM 1250Keyboarding303
OADM 1330Introduction to Spreadsheets303
OADM 1700Microsoft Word303
Accounting Elective303
CTS – Accounting Assistant (21)15
ACCT 2030Financial Accounting303
ACCT 2040Managerial Accounting303
Accounting Elective303
OADM 2640Advanced Spreadsheet Applications303
CTS – Accounting Specialist (33)12
BUSI 2300Business Communications303
Elective303
Accounting Elective303
ITEC 1320Introduction to Database Management303
TD – Accounting (45)12
Total Clock Hours675
Accounting-520302-Approved Electives
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
Approved Accounting Electives: 9 Hours
ACCT 1120Bookkeeping Applications303
ACCT 1150Federal Income Tax303
ACCT 1210Computerized Accounting I303
ACCT 1250Payroll Accounting303
ACCT 1510Computerized Accounting II303
ACCT 2995Internship303
ACCT 2996Special Projects303
Approved Business Electives: 3 Hours
BUSI 1030Introduction to Business303
BUSI 2080Human Resource Management303
BUSI 1090Personal Finance303
BUSI 1210Business Math303
BUSI 2010Legal Environment of Business303
BUSI 2310Principles of Management303
BUSI 2320Principles of Marketing303
BUSI 2330Business Ethics303
BUSI 2995Internship303
Approved Electives: 3 Hours
Any College Course

Program Information

CIP Code: 520302

Program Type: Associate of Applied Science

Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours

Program Resources

Contact Information

Debbie Lejeune

Program Coordinator

debbie.lejeune@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6994

3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu

Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550

SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Officer

Candy Parker

candy.parker@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

ADA Officer

Maegan Lewis

maegan.lewis@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483

3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

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