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Accounting

Associate of Science Degree

Accounting opens doors in every kind of business. It can be the foundation to become a Certified Public Accountant or a partner in an accounting firm. Get a job in finance, at a small business or in government - the possibilities are endless. Accounting skills are in high demand and the world of accounting has become increasingly dynamic. CWC’s accounting program will prepare you for that world.

This is a transfer curriculum designed to help students acquire background skills needed to complete a four-year degree.

Course Credits
Principles of Accounting I 4
Principles of Accounting II 3
Intermediate Accounting 3
Cost/Managerial Accounting 3
Business Communications 3
Public Speaking 3
Macroecomonics 3
Microeconomics 3
Intro to Information Management 3
College Algebra 4
Business Calculus 4
Math Applications for Business 4
Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 3
Fundamental of Statistics or Intro to Statistics/Social Sciences 4

Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.

Course Credits
Writing Level I 3
American & Wyoming Government 3
Lab Science 4
University Studies 1

Students must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, ARTS/HUM/SOC. (SOC is in the program)

Accounting-Career

Associate of Applied Science

This degree is directed for careers in business and industrial accounting departments as accounting clerks and junior accountants.

Accounting-Career, AAS is a Wyoming Works program An orange circle with a buffalo at the center. Words say Wyoming Works, learn a skill that pays, central wyoming college

Course Credits
Principles of Accounting I 4
Principles of Accounting II 3
Computerized Accounting 2
Income Tax 3
Intermediate Accounting I 3
Cost/Managerial Accounting  3
Business Math I 3
Business Communications 3
Spreadsheet Applications 3
Macroeconomics 3
Microeconomics 3
Business Law I: Legal Env of Business 3
Introduction to Business 3
Principles of Management 3
Business Ethics 3
Managing Career Development 3
General Electives 5

Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.

Course Credits
Writing Level I 3
American & Wyoming Government 3
University Studies 1

Students must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL.

Certificates

Accounting-Bookkeeping, Certificate I is a Wyoming Works program An orange circle with a buffalo at the center. Words say Wyoming Works, learn a skill that pays, central wyoming college

This certificate prepares graduates for careers in the field of bookkeeping and accounting. Courses in the certificate teach basic bookkeeping skills, principles of accounting, journals, ledgers, spreadsheets, payroll concepts, payments, and reports. You'll learn the skills you need to help you advance along your career path. 

Explore gainful employment information, where you can find occupational information, estimated cost and time of program completion, and job placement opportunities. 

Program Requirements

Course
Credits
Principles of Accounting I 4
Computerized Accounting 2
Business Math I 3
Business Communications 3
Spreadsheet Applications 3
Intro to Business 3

 

Program Electives

Students must complete 9 credits from the following:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Computer Applications
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneur
  • Management
  • Marketing

 

General Ed. Requirements

Course
Credits
Writing Level I 3
University Studies  1