CIP Code: 52.0302

Program Code: 505B

Total Credits: 68

Action Item: Obtain an Educational Plan

An educational plan guides student through their technical program, ensuring they meet all requirements efficiently.

ctcLink Plan Code: ATBBIC01

1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: This course helps you gain the information and skills needed to achieve your goal(s) at Pierce. 

• Note:

  • Successfully completing either COLLG 110 or COLLG 115 will fulfill the College Success requirement. 
  • A COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course. 

2. Principles of Accounting

Take each of the following courses

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: These courses provide the foundational knowledge expected of any accounting/bookkeeping employee.

3. Excel for Accounting

• ACCT 136 Excel for Accounting (5 credits)

• Course purpose:  MS Excel is used throughout the business and accounting world. Knowledge of this program is important to your success as an employee. 

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4. Federal Income Tax Preparation

• ACCT 179 Federal Income Tax Preparation (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Both individual and corporate taxation principles are studied in this course.

5. Math Course Recommendation

Choose one

• MATH 147 Business Precalculus (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course is recommended for Business DTA majors or students planning on transferring to another institution after Pierce to continue towards their 4-year degree.

• MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class can help you identify strategies for solving problems in many contexts that you are likely to encounter in the business workplace.

6. Human Relations in the Workplace

• BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Hone your skills at working in a business setting.

7. English Course Recommendation

Choose one

• BTECA 115 Business English I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: These courses provide effective communication skills. Effective communication is key to success in any business or accounting role. 

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course is recommended for students planning considering transferring to another institution after Pierce to continue towards their 4-year degree.

8. Payroll and Business Taxes

• ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Knowledge of payroll is a skill valued by many employers. 

9. Quickbooks

• ACCT 131 QuickBooks (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course offers experience with frequently used bookkeeping software. 

10. Nonprofit Management and Reporting

• ACCT 276 Nonprofit Management and Reporting (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Course addresses issues unique to the nonprofit sector are considered here. 

11. Microsoft Office Skills

Take all of the following courses

• BTECA 114 Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Word (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Microsoft Office is almost universally used by business entities. 

• BTECA 180 Microsoft Outlook (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Microsoft Office is almost universally used by business entities.

12. Ten-Key Mastery

• BTECA 136 Ten-Key Mastery (1 credit)

• Course purpose: Ten-key experience is an important skill in accounting, whether using a desktop calculator or computer keyboard.

13. Income Tax Practicum

• ACCT 287 Income Tax Practicum (3 credits)

• Course purpose: Internships provide valuable work experience and a useful addition to your resume.

Total Credits: 68

CIP Code: 52.0302

ctcLink Plan Code: ATBBIC01