Accounting
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Accounting is an information and measurement system that identifies, records, and communicates relevant, reliable, and comparable
information about an organization’s business activities. It helps us make better decisions, including assessing opportunities, products,
investments, and social and community responsibilities. Completing accounting courses will help you apply information in a way you
can use in your accounting career or in your everyday life.
Career Opportunities
Degree Options
Financial Accounting: A financial accountant provides information to decision makers that are external to
an organization. Selected areas include preparation, analysis, auditing, regulatory, consulting, and
planning.
Managerial Accounting: A managerial accountant is an accountant employed by an economic entity to
perform its internal accounting activities. Specialty areas include general accounting, cost accounting,
budgeting, internal auditing, and consulting.
Government Accounting: Certain government agencies employ accountants. Specialty areas in this field
include state and municipal governments, not-for-profit agencies, internal revenue service, and other
governmental agencies.
Accounting-Related Opportunities: These opportunities are vast. Specialty areas include lenders,
consultants, analysts, planners, traders, underwriters, appraisers, systems designers, and accounting
professors.
Accounting majors can pursue a two-year Associate of Applied Science or an Associate of Science degree
from SCCC/ATS.
The degree programs are designed to introduce students to the profession and provide a solid foundation of
general course work. Both degrees require students to successfully complete a minimum of 64 credit
hours.
Students who choose the Associate of Science degree option must complete a minimum of 34 credit hours
in the general education courses listed under the Associate in Science degree option, as well as, the 12
hours in their major field of accounting. Students who complete this program will transfer to a four-year
college to complete their bachelor’s degree.
Students who choose the Associate of Applied Science program must take a minimum of 45 credit hours in
an occupational field of study in addition to select general education courses, including 9 credit hours in
communications. Students completing this program will become accounting technicians with skills to enter
the workforce as a junior accountant, accounting clerk, or bookkeeper.
Advising
Your SCCC/ATS Accounting Program coordinator/accounting instructor will help you plan your course of
study and outline the specific requirements for completion of an associate of science degree program or the
applied science degree program.
Facilities
At SCCC/ATS, your accounting classes are taught in a computer lab. Current technology (including
internet) is available for all accounting students. Accounting software is utilized in the accounting courses.
Students will gain experience with general ledger, spreadsheet, payroll, database, and power point software.
Clubs/Organizations
Kappa Beta Delta is an honor society for qualified business students with a minimum 3.25 grade point
average. The Society is designed to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among
students of business, management and administration, and to promote personal and professional
improvement. The Program is nationally accredited through the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs. This attainment certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the
institution meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.
Program Contact
Tanya Dowell CPA, Instructor
620-417-1352
tanya.dowell@SCCC/ATS.edu
1801 N Kansas Ave  PO Box 1137  Liberal, KS 67905-1137
620-624-1951  1-800-373-9951
www.SCCC/ATS.edu
Degree Requirements
Type of Award: Associate of Science
Credit Hours
General Education
34
Communications ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
English Composition I
English Composition II
Public Speaking
3
3
3
Introduction to Computer Concepts/Apps ............................................................................................................................ 3
Humanities (from at least 2 different disciplines) ............................................................................................................................ 6
Art*, History, Literature, Music*, Philosophy, Theater*
* studio/performance courses are excluded
Social/Behavioral Science (from at least 2 different disciplines) ..................................................................................................... 6
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Physical Education Activity .................................................................................................................................................. 1
First Year Seminar ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
College Algebra .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Lab Science (from either of the following disciplines) ..................................................................................................................... 5
Natural Science, Physical Science
Core Emphasis
Financial Accounting I
Introduction to Business
Financial Accounting II
Managerial Accounting
12
3
3
3
3
Electives
18
Recommended: Business & Economic Stats; Spreadsheet Apps for Accounting; Principles of Microeconomics; Principles of
Macroeconomics
Other Approved Electives: Computerized Accounting; Business English; Programming Logic & Design; Entrepreneurship; Computer
Based Spreadsheets; Electronic Calculator; Bus Tech Comm.; Payroll Accounting; Multimedia Authoring; Business Math; Intro to
Marketing; Business Law I; Microcomputer Op. Systems; Web Page Design I; Computer Illustrations; Digital Image Editing; Visual Basic
I, II; Records Management; Keyboarding; Advertising; Input Technology; Microcomputer Database Management Systems
Total Degree Requirements
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Type of Award: Associate of Applied Science
Credit Hours
General Education
18
Communications ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
English Composition I or Business English
3
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications
3
Introduction to Computer Concepts/Apps ............................................................................................................................ 3
Electives (from at least 2 different areas) ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Humanities; Social Science; Behavioral Sciences; Math/Science
Core Emphasis
34
Introduction to Business
Keyboarding*
Introduction to Accounting*
Financial Accounting I
Financial Accounting II
Managerial Accounting
Computerized Accounting – Quick Books
Spreadsheets for Accounting Apps or Computer Based Spreadsheets
Business Management
Business Math OR Electronic Calculator
Business Technical Communications
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
*Not required if taken in high school
Electives
12
(may be from accounting, economics, administrative professionals, computer information systems, or business marketing/management)
Office of Admissions
620-417-1100 or 1-800-373-9951, ext. 1100
admit@sccc.edu
POLICY OF NODISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional
agreements with Seward County Community College/Area Technical School are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender age, or disability in
admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Seward County Community College/Area Technical School’s compliance with the regulations
implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504 is directed to contact Mr. Dennis M. Sander, PO Box 1137, 1801 N Kansas, Liberal, Kansas, 620.624.1951.
Mr. Sander has been designated by Seward County Community College/Area Technical School to coordinate the institution’s effort to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any
person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implements Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504.
Accounting
Total Degree Requirements
Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
1801 N Kansas Ave  PO Box 1137  Liberal, KS 67905-1137
620-624-1951  1-800-373-9951
www.SCCC/ATS.edu
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