Accounting, A.S.
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Program Description
The Accounting, Associate in Science degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in business and accounting principles through a blend of theoretical and applied coursework. This program prepares graduates for upper-division accounting studies by developing skills in accounting, economics, business law, and quantitative methods essential for success in advanced business environments.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 1005 | Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (4) (recommended for Business, Education, Science, and Health Professions majors) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) (recommended for Business majors) | ||
An Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Test with a score of 3 or higher | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I (3) | ||
| Financial Accounting I and Financial Accounting II (2) | ||
| ACC 2115 | Introduction to the Accounting Profession 2 | 1 |
| ACC 2120 | Principles of Accounting II 2 & 3 | 3 |
| ACC 2250 | QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 2600 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| MGMT 2400 | Data Analytics for Business | 3 |
| MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
| Complete 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Business Quantitative Analysis (3) | ||
| Business Statistics I (3) | ||
| Professional Business Presentations (3) | ||
| Complete 5 credits of any courses 1000-level or higher | 5 | |
- 1
ACC 1110 and ACC 1120 are concurrent enrollment courses. To receive credit for ACC 2110, you must have completed both ACC 1110 and ACC 1120 in high school. If you took only one of these courses, you must take ACC 2110.
- 2
You are encouraged to take ACC 2115 and ACC 2120 during the same semester.
- 3
This course must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits required in the AS degree.
- Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business courses. No grade lower than a "C-" in core and specialization courses.
- Residency hours: Minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU with at least 12 credits of Woodbury School of Business courses.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing | 3 |
| FINE ART | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries | ||
| College Algebra for Business | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| MGMT 2240 | Business Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| HUMANITIES | 3 | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 2600 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MGMT 2400 | Data Analytics for Business | 3 |
| MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
| BIOLOGY | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ACC 2115 | Introduction to the Accounting Profession | 1 |
| ACC 2120 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 2250 | QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE | 3 | |
| PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, and CIVIC GROWTH | 3 | |
| General Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing |
3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Quant. Literacy | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| MGMT 2240 | Business Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 2600 or LEGL 3000 |
Business Law and Ethics or Business Law |
3 |
| MGMT 2400 | Data Analytics for Business | 3 |
| MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
| Biology | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ACC 2115 | Introduction to the Accounting Profession | 1 |
| ACC 2120 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 2250 | QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting * | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Process and apply accounting transactions into an accounting system.
- Prepare the basic financial statements manually and within an accounting system.
- Analyze results of financial information via ratios, relationships, and variance analysis to aid decision making.
- Apply general principles of ethics to solve problems in the accounting business environment.
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