(Level I Certificate)

Offered at all colleges

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ACCT.ASST.9/10

This certificate is designed to provide the student with an expanded knowledge of accounting and technology skills. Emphasis is also placed on communication and human relations skills necessary for advancement in accounting or other business-related careers. All courses apply toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting. Students enrolling in the courses in this certificate are TSI waived if they select the Accounting Assistant Level I Certificate as their program of study and complete and submit the Program of Study form to the Admissions Office prior to enrolling.

The Accounting Assistant Certificate is the second semester of the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting. Upon completion of these courses, apply for your Accounting Assistant Certificate and continue your education toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting which includes only 10 additional courses (30 credit hours).

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

Students enrolling in the courses in this certificate are TSI waived if they select the Accounting Assistant Level 1 Certificate as their program of study and complete and submit the Program of Study form to the Admissions Office prior to enrolling.

The Accounting Assistant Certificate is the second semester of the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting. Upon completion of these courses, apply for your certificate and continue your education toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting, which includes only 10 additional courses (30 credit hours).

^* Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all ACCT and ACNT courses.

# ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I and ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II are recommended prior to enrollment in ACCT 2301 for a student with no accounting background. ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 are included under General Elective². If ACNT 1303 and/or ACNT 1304 are selected for the General Elective², they must be completed prior to taking ACCT 2301.

Mathematics Elective¹ - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

General Elective² - may select any 3 hours of elective college credit courses including ACNT 1303, ACNT 1304, or ACNT 1305. If ACNT 1303 and ACNT 1304 are selected for the General Elective², they must be completed prior to taking ACCT 2301.

Speech Elective³ - must be selected from the following:

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective⁴ - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four year institution of their choice.