Overview
Accounting ATA (ATBACAPT) Active: F 2023
The Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) degree is awarded for completion of a program of study in technical education, the purpose of which is to prepare students for related employment with skills that meet the needs of the business community.
The Accounting ATA includes the Bookkeeping Certificate (ATBBOC45) and is stackable within the Accounting Bachelor of Science degree (ATBACBAS).
Requirements
Bookkeeping Certificate Requirements - 50 units
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
- If you are pursuing the Bookkeeping Certificate or the Accounting ATA, BUS 130 is an option, but for the BAS in Accounting, ENGL& 101 and MATH& 107 or higher are required.
Required Courses
BUS 130 or MATH& 107 or higher (See the Quantitative Skills list)
Degree Requirements - 40 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see the College Success webpage for details.
Required Courses
Total Credit Hours: 90
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and must be completed to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical, and quantitative skills in making decisions and completing assignments independently and/or as a dependable team member.
- Apply appropriate technology to input, manage, and interpret business information.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and to communicate orally and in writing using multiple expressive modes.
- Describe the multiple contexts of business—social, cultural, economic, and/or legal—within a global environment and with commitment to community.
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