Program Information
Accounting has become one of the most prominent themes in business. Changing regulations, compliance initiatives, and increasing corporate complexity have brought accounting professionals to the forefront of business and government. Our graduates have started successful bookkeeping and income tax businesses. Students can also use this degree to kick-start their Accounting degree at a four-year university.
The San Jacinto College Accounting program*:
- Prepares students to work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking in companies and organizations; and
- Opens students to careers in non-business fields such as government and the legal profession.
* Note: The AAS degree is not designed to transfer completely to a four-year university. For more information, students may consult an educational planner/counselor or Department Chair.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this degree, students should be able to find entry-level employment in:
- Accounts Payable,
- Accounts Receivable,
- Payroll,
- Banking,
- Bookkeeping, and
- Income Tax Accounting.
Earning Potential
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks: $45,976 per year1
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Source: texaswages.com, median salary, Gulf Coast region, 2022
For more information, students may contact Central campus at 281-991-2608; or North campus at 281-998-6350, x7306.
Campuses
Central Campus
North Campus
San Jac Online
Information
The two-year technical Accounting program is for individuals preparing for immediate entry into the accounting field. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting should refer to the information about the Business Associate of Arts (AA) degree in the catalog and see a counselor prior to registration.
Students enrolling into San Jacinto College programs with external learning experiences (i.e., clinical, practicum, externship, cooperative, etc.) will be required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the clinical/external learning sites to engage in all clinical/external learning experiences. Vaccination requirements at clinical/external learning sites are implemented pursuant to the independent authority of such facilities and are not mandated by San Jacinto College. Failure to meet the immunization requirements mandated by clinical/external learning sites may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the clinical/external learning site.
Level 2 Certificate
The Accounting Level 2 Certificate provides specialized accounting courses to prepare students for entry into an accounting career.
All of the courses required for this Accounting Level 2 Certificate also apply toward the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Accounting.
Plan of Study
5ACNT
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1329 | Payroll and Business Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1331 | Federal Income Tax: Individual | 3 |
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Speech | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| ACNT 2303 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACNT 2345 | Technical Writing for Accountants | 3 |
| ACNT 2309 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1313 | Computerized Accounting Applications | 3 |
| ACNT 2366 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Accounting | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Capstone Experience: ACNT 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Accounting