Program Description

The Accounting Certificate of Proficiency 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 Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

Certificate of Proficiency (55 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 required in each Accounting course.

General Education (15 Credits)

• BTWRT 215 Business Communications Minimum Units: 5

• -or-

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I Minimum Units: 5

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• BUS 102 Business Mathematics Minimum Units: 5

• -or-

• MATH 99 Intermediate Algebra Minimum Units: 5

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• BUS 104 Human Relations in Business Minimum Units: 5

Core Requirements (40 Credits)

• ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT 206 Computer Accounting Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 150 Business Spreadsheet Fundamentals Minimum Units: 5
• BTWRT 115 Business English Minimum Units: 5
• Any 100- or 200-level Business course(s) for a total of 5 credits.

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: 55 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/accounting

Plan code: ATBPAC45