Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Accounting, AAAS Planning Guide


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Program Description:


The Accounting Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in the public and private accounting sectors. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Accounting should follow the transfer degree Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

A.A.A.S. DEGREE - 90-92 Credits


Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Minimum grade of 2.0 in each Accounting course required.

Program Prerequisites:


Keyboarding is assumed knowledge. If you are not proficient in this area, Shoreline Community College provides classes to help students gain the necessary skills.

General Education - 18-20 Credits


Communication (5 Credits)


Choose either BTWRT 215  or ENGL& 101 .

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)


Take either BUS 102  or MATH 99 ,

Human Relations (5 Credits)


Multicultural Understanding (3-5 Credits)


Choose one of the following courses: BUS 103 , AES 101 , CMST 203 , CMST 285 GWS 284 , HIST 245  PSYC 230 .

Select One or More to Complete Credit Requirements (8-10 Credits)


Work Experience/Industry Certification

  • QuickBooks Certification Credits: 3
  • AIPB Bookkeeper Certification Credits: 3
  • IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer Credits: 3
  • Other (approved by advisory) Credits: 3
  • or one or more of the following courses: Any 100- or 200-level Business course, or ECON& 201  

Approval To Graduate


Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:


Dan King  206-546-4702  dking@shoreline.edu  Rm 1415

Program Information:


Length of Program: 90-92 Credits
Completion Award: AAAS Degree
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/accounting/

Plan code: ATBACAPT