2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Accounting, A.A.S.


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Associate of Applied Science
203

Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include positions as a clerk in accounting, auditing, tax or management.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

Placement Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level English will be required to select appropriate EDE 10  or ENG 111 /EDE 11*  coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level math will be required to select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Program Notes: This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

AAS degrees prepare students for direct employment upon completion of the degree. However, many programs may also transfer to four-year institutions. Students interested in transferring should verify program requirements with specific four-year institutions and with the program head for Accounting.

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