A.A.S. Accounting Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/26/2023
Program Description
This 62 credit-hour program is designed to prepare students for employment as junior accountants in business, industry and government.
The curriculum includes the study of accounting theory and practice, corporation accounting, and cost accounting. Required business course work provides for an overview of the corporate community and includes economics, business law and management classes. Computer information skills are essential to todays accountants and are also required in this degree.
Established in 1980
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 827.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,618.00 |
| Books | $4,926.00 |
| Fees | $1,591.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,435.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual
Application Procedure
WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 758-2372 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off scores
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: A.A.S. Accounting Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/26/2023
Program Description
This 62 credit-hour program is designed to prepare students for employment as junior accountants in business, industry and government.
The curriculum includes the study of accounting theory and practice, corporation accounting, and cost accounting. Required business course work provides for an overview of the corporate community and includes economics, business law and management classes. Computer information skills are essential to todays accountants and are also required in this degree.
Established in 1980
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Provider Information
Harper College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 827.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,618.00 |
| Books | $4,926.00 |
| Fees | $1,591.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,435.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual
Application Procedure
WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 758-2372 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off scores
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction