For more information, visit the Dallas College Accounting webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Accounting. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree in Accounting is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities in accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build an accounting career through expanded experiences and/or further education. Completing the courses on this degree also completes the Accounting Assistant (AA) and Accounting Clerk (AC) Certificates. The student should apply for each certificate as it is completed. See the catalog for more information.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting Must earn a grade of C or higher. ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 are recommended prior to enrollment in ACCT 2301 for a student with no accounting background. (Course also applies to AC, AA)
ACNT 1311 – Introduction to Computerized Accounting Must earn a grade of C or higher. (Course also applies to AC, AA)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher. (Course also applies to AC, AA)
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. (Course also applies to AC, AA)
ELECTIVE Must take any three-hour college-level course to satisfy this elective requirement. (Course also applies to AC, AA)
ELECTIVE Must take any three-hour college-level course to satisfy this elective requirement. (Course also applies to AC, AA)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Apply for the Accounting Clerk Certificate.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 2
ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting Must earn a grade of C or higher. (Course applies to AA)
ACNT 1313 – Computerized Accounting Applications Must earn a grade of C or higher. (Course applies to AA)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE This is a Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. (Course applies to AA)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication These are Core courses. Speech course also applies to AA.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Accounting Assistant Certificate.
If interested in completing a Cooperative Education course (ACNT 1380 or 2380) as a specialty elective in Semesters 3 or 4, meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 3
ACNT 2303 – Intermediate Accounting I Must earn a grade of C or higher.
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Core course.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
ELECTIVE – ACCOUNTING SPECIALTY* Must earn a grade of C or higher.
ELECTIVE – ACCOUNTING SPECIALTY* Must earn a grade of C or higher.
*Accounting Specialty Elective must be selected from the following courses: ACNT 1329, ACNT 1331, ACNT 1347, ACNT 1380, ACNT 1391, ACNT 2304, ACNT 2309, ACNT 2311, ACNT 2380
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- If interested in completing a Cooperative Education course (ACNT 1380 or 2380) as a specialty elective in Semester 4, meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement.
Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
ACNT 2302 – Accounting Capstone Must earn a grade of C or higher.
ELECTIVE – ACCOUNTING SPECIALTY* Must earn a grade of C or higher.
ELECTIVE – ACCOUNTING SPECIALTY* Must earn a grade of C or higher.
*Accounting Specialty Elective must be selected from the following courses: ACNT 1329, ACNT 1331, ACNT 1347, ACNT 1380, ACNT 1391, ACNT 2304, ACNT 2309, ACNT 2311, ACNT 2380
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Accounting A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS