8 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Associate of Applied Science Degree Fully online program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Accounting Clerk • Auditing Clerk • Bookkeeper • Bank Teller • Account Management Trainee Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. Careers Disclosure: This program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in any state. OBJECTIVE Graduates of this degree program learn to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable. They learn to prepare tax returns and financial statements and use computer applications proficiently. They know financial and managerial accounting concepts as related to the business environment. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving, information and financial literacy, and the significance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES B080 Reading and Writing Strategies 4 B087 Practical Math 4 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) 4 ENC1101 English Composition+ Communication (*Required course, select 1 additional course)+ 8 *COM1388 Communicating in Your Profession+ Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ 8 Math / Natural Sciences (Select 2 courses, one must be a 8 Math course)+ Social Sciences (*Required course, select 1 additional course)+ 8 *ECO1000 Principles of Economics+ See page 91 for General Education Course Selections. CORE COURSES Lower Division ACG1022 Financial Accounting I 4 ACG1033 Financial Accounting II 4 ACG2062C Computer Focused Principles 3 ACG2680 Financial Investigation 4 ACG2930 Accounting Capstone 2 APA1500 Payroll Accounting 4 BUL2241 Business Law 4 CTS2511 Excel 3 E242 Career Development+ 2 FIN1202 Financial Markets and Institutions 4 GEB1011 Introduction to Business 4 MAN2021 Principles of Management 4 MAN2062 Business Ethics 4 MAR2011 Principles of Marketing 4 TAX2002 Income Tax 4 General Education Credits 36 Core Credits 54 Total Associate’s Degree Credits 90 +Self-directed assessment available; see page 170 for details. This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification. This Accounting program does not meet all educational prerequisites for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in any state. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits, and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen University entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by passing Developmental Education courses. Accounting | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Knowledge Credit Self-Directed Assessment Available ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM