Advance with Confidence in Accounting
Crunch the numbers. Balance the books. Build the foundation for businesses and individuals to succeed. Our accounting program prepares you with top-notch training in bookkeeping principles, business law, and beyond. Take the first step toward a dynamic and fast-paced career in accounting.
Career Opportunities and Income
Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.
Job Entry Requirements. The College informs all students in this program who may have a criminal background that a criminal history could keep graduates from being licensed by the state of Texas. Students with any questions about their background and licensure may speak with the program’s department chair. This is in accordance with Texas House Bill 1508 amendments to Texas Occupations Code Sec 53.152.
Learning & Career Pathway
This learning pathway – a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees – includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.
- Business, Associate of Applied Science (2 years)
Learning Outcomes
A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:
- Work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking in companies and organizations.
- Pursue 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 academic advisor or business department chair.
Locations
College Admission
San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.
Program Admission
There are no additional admission requirements for the Accounting program; you only need to complete your application to the College, as noted in “College Admission” above, and follow the enrollment steps.
Plan of Study
5ACNT
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| BUSI 2304 | Business Report Writing and Correspondence | 3 |
| HRPO 1311 | Human Relations | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ACNT 1311 | Introduction to Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| IBUS 2341 | Intercultural Management | 3 |
| BMGT 2309 | Leadership | 3 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| ACNT 1313 | Computerized Accounting Applications | 3 |
| ACNT 1329 | Payroll and Business Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 2309 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACNT 1331 | Federal Income Tax: Individual | 3 |
| BUSG 2366 or BUSG 2371 | Practicum - Business/Commerce or Business Capstone | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Capstone Experience: BUSG 2366 Practicum - Business/Commerce or BUSG 2371 Business Capstone