Program Pathway | BUSINESS
Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Accounting
Associate of Applied Science Degree With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel who can accumulate, analyze, and interpret data, which is essential for reporting and decision-making. This pathway is designed primarily for students who seek full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of this high-demand program.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters) Career Opportunities Accounting Clerk, Accounting Trainee, Accounting Technician.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you are interested in working in the accounting field.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll
save $10K to $40K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With a Master of Accountancy and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi, Ben Bullen is well versed in small business and start-up companies and has provided legal, business and financial consulting services. He brings extensive practical, real-world experience to the classroom.
Ben Bullen
Program Coordinator LRC 218 bbullen@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2452
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters First Semester (Fall) SDV 101
Orientation to College Success
1
ENG 111
College Composition I
3
ACC 211
Principles of Accounting I
3
MTH 132
Business Mathematics
3
BUS 100
Introduction to Business
3
ITE 119 or ITE 152
Information Literacy or 3 Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications
TOTAL CREDITS
16
Second Semester (Spring) ACC 212
Principles of Accounting II
3
BUS 200
Principles of Management
3
ITE 140
Spreadsheeting for Business
3
ACC 215
Computerized Accounting
4
EEE
Humanities Elective*
3
TOTAL CREDITS
16
Third Semester (Fall) ACC 221
Intermediate Accounting I
4
ACC 231
Cost Accounting I
3
BUS 240
Introduction to Business Law
3
CST 100
Principles of Public Speaking
3
ACC 261
Principles of Federal Taxation I
3
TOTAL CREDITS
16
Fourth Semester (Spring) ACC 222
Intermediate Accounting II
4
PSY 200
Principles of Psychology
3
FIN 215
Financial Management
3
BUS 225
Applied Business Statistics
3
SDV 106
Preparation for Employment
1
EEE
General Education Elective*
3
TOTAL CREDITS
17
*For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.
Why start at Virginia Highlands? For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities! Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
80+
Programs of Study
84%
of Students Get Financial Aid
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program - from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.
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