Accounting Degree
Contact Information
Mary Jo Boehms
731-424-3520 ext. 262
mboehms@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Students completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting have a variety of career opportunities available to them in the accounting field. The Associate of Science in Accounting is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor’s degree in a community college setting. Our students work closely with accounting and other business faculty.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor’s Degree | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $30,778 to $36,125 | $43,790 to $71,660 | 19% |
| Financial Managers | $30,400 to $39,100 | $55,500 to $105,400 | 17% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That’s why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science in Accounting degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with accounting degrees include:
Other schools in West Tennessee with accounting degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, Bethel, Freed Hardeman University, and Union University. Students transferring to one of these colleges may need additional courses before becoming a junior.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Associate of Arts/Science in Accounting is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PHYS 2110 Calculus Based Physics I
PHSY 2120 Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
Major Required Courses
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II
ACC 215 Microcomputer Accounting Applications
BUS 231 Business Statistics
CIS 122 Integrated Software Applications
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus* or approved business elective
ORN 100 Orientation to College
*Required at TBR Universities and University of Tennessee Systems.
The Associate of Science Accounting Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 122 | Integrated Software Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ORN 100 | Orientation | 1 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1710 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ECO 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| MATH 1830 | Applied Calculus* | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 215 | Microcomputer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BUS 231 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| ECO 212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |