Minor in Accounting
The accounting program provides a broad base of study and is designed to ensure that the student is adequately prepared for entry-level positions. Through careful course selection within the department and supporting fields, it is possible for students to prepare themselves for careers in government and private industry. Students aspiring to become certified public accountants (CPAs) need to be aware of the educational requirements of the state in which they intend to sit for the CPA examination. Advisors in the department are available to help students plan their courses to meet the CPA requirements or any specialty within the field of Accounting.
Summary of Requirements
Required Pre-Minor courses 6 credits
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 181 | Computer Skills for School and Workplace | 3 |
Required Minor courses 15 credits for Business Majors
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| | Three 300-400 level accounting courses to be determined in consultation with the student's faculty advisor in the Department of Business. | |
Required Minor Courses 18 hours for non-Business Majors
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 202 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 203 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| | Any ACC course that is 300- or 400- level to be determined in consultation with the student's faculty advisor in the Department of Business. | |