prograMs oF studY
TECHNOLOGY
Computer-Aided Drafting, pg 235
• Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate
Computer Engineering Technology, pg 236
• Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S.
• A+ Preparation Certificate
• Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate • Computer Service Technology
Certificate
Computer Science, pg 242
• Computer Science A.S. • Information Science Option A.S.
Cybersecurity, pg 246
• Cybersecurity A.A.S., Certificate • Cybersecurity Management
Certificate
Electronic Engineering Technology, pg 250
• Electronic Engineering Technology A.A.S.
• Electronics Analysis and Repair Certificate
Engineering Technology, pg 253
• Engineering Technology A.A.S.
Information Technology, pg 255
• Information Technology A.A.S. • Computer Graphics Certificate • Computer Programming and
Database Systems Certificate • Network Systems Administrator
Certificate
• Technical Support Specialist Certificate
• Web Technology Certificate
SUSPENDED PROGRAMS OF STUDY,pg 262
Programs which show “pending MHEC approval” had not yet been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the award of a degree at the time this catalog was published.
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
accounting professional
Associate of Applied Science | ACCT.PROf.AAS | Career Programwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442462322
Visit Bladen hall, room 210 or call 301-546-0080 for your faculty advisor
prograM desCriptioN
The Accounting Professional Associate of Applied Science degree helps prepare the student for employment in entry-level accounting positions, such as accounting assistant, accounting clerk or accounting technician.
Graduates of the Accounting Professional A.A.S. will be able to: • Identify essential business concepts
• Process financial transactions through the accounting cycle in accordance with GAAP • Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
• Analyze individual tax transactions • Evaluate internal controls to reduce risk
• Identify basic legal concepts and their impacts on business operations
• Develop informed decisions about the operating performance and financial position of a company
geNeral eduCatioN Courses
The list of general education courses appears in chapter 7. Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.
prograM requireMeNts
PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: FYE ** ACC-1040 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting ACC-2001 Principles of Accounting I
ACC-2002 Principles of Accounting II ACC-2010 Intermediate Accounting I ACC-2020 Intermediate Accounting II*** ACC-2030 Cost Accounting
ACC-2210 Federal Income Tax ACC-2250 Business Finance BMT-1010 Introduction to Business BUS-2220 Business Law I
BUS-2240 Business Law II MAT-1140, 1190, or higher
Program Elective—choose one of the following (2 credits required):
ACC-1030, ACC-1050-1100, ACC-2040 ACC-2070-2080, ACC-2120, ACC-2230 ACC-2910-2930, BMK-2510, BMT-1500
BMT-1570, BMT-1600-1620, BMT-2610 BMT-2720, BRE-1030, ECN-2040 PAS-1010, PHL-2400
traNsFerabilitY
Students entering the workforce after obtaining the Accounting Professional A.A.S. degree may subsequently continue their education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland University College. University of Maryland University College will accept the transfer of all courses within the Accounting Professional degree up to a maximum of 60 credits. A transfer student will be required to take at least 18 credit hours of upper-level accounting courses at University of Maryland University College. Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:
• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program; • Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
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Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs. a CC ou N ti N g pro Fes sio N al
sequeNCe oF studY— ACCOUNTING PROfESSIONAL A.A.S.
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 6 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
1st semester
o Institutional Requirement PAS-1000 Planning for Academic Success: first-year Experience 1
o Program Requirement ACC-2001 Principles of Accounting I 3
o Computer Literacy* INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology 3
o Program Requirement BMT-1010 Introduction to Business 3
o English Composition I* EGL-1010 Expository Writing 3
o Math* MAT-1120 finite Mathematics or higher 3
total 16
2nd semester
o Program Requirement ACC-2002 Principles of Accounting II 3
o Program Requirement ACC-1040 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting 3
o Program Requirement BUS-2220 Business Law I 3
o English Composition II* EGL-1320 Writing for Business recommended 3
o Program Requirement MAT-1140, 1190, or higher 3
total 15
3rd semester
o Program Requirement ACC-2010 Intermediate Accounting I 3
o Program Requirement ACC-2210 federal Income Tax 3
o Program Requirement BUS-2240 Business Law II 3
o Science* General Education Science course 3
o Humanities* General Education Speech course 3
total 15
4th semester
o Program Requirement ACC-2020 Intermediate Accounting II*** 3
o Program Requirement ACC-2030 Cost Accounting 3
o Program Requirement ACC-2250 Business finance 3
o Social Science* General Education Social Sciences course 3
o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” 2
total 14
Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course. Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.
accounting
Certificate | ACCT.CTwww.pgcc.edu/programs_and_courses/program_detail.aspx?programid=6442462306
Visit Bladen hall, room 210 or call 301-546-0080 for your faculty advisor
prograM outCoMes
Graduates of the Accounting Certificate will be able to:
• Record basic financial transactions in accordance with GAAP • Prepare external financial statements
• Analyze external financial statements
• Identify the ethical and professional responsibilities of an accountant
prograM eleCtiVes
Any of these courses will count toward the program requirements in the Accounting Professional A.A.S. ACC-1040 ACC-2010 ACC-2020 ACC-2030 ACC-2210 ACC-2250 BMT-1010 BUS-2220 BUS-2240 INT-1010 EGL-1010 MAT-1120 or higher Maximum of two credits from this list will count toward the Program Electives requirements in the Accounting Professional A.A.S.
ACC-1030 ACC-1050–1100 ACC-2040 ACC-2070–2080 ACC-2120 ACC-2220 ACC-2230 ACC-2910–2930 BMT-1570 PHL-1400
sequeNCe oF studY— ACCOUNTING CERTIfICATE
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Chapter 7 for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
1st semester
o ACC-2001 Principles of Accounting I 3
o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” 3
o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” 3
o Program Elective Choose from “Program Electives” 3
total 12