ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I
(3:3:0) This course is a study of analyzing, classifying and recording business transactions
in a manual and computerized environment. Understanding the complete accounting cycle
and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation and payroll are emphasized.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
ACNT 1304 - Introduction to Accounting II
(3:3:0) This course is a study of accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable,
valuation of receivables and equipment and valuation of inventories in a manual and
computerized environment.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: “C” or better in ACNT 1303.
ACNT 1311 - Introduction to Computerized Accounting
(3:3:1) This course is an introduction to utilizing the computer in maintaining accounting
records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Pre-requisite: 3 hours of accounting.
ACNT 1329 - Payroll and Business Tax Accounting
(3:3:0) This course is a study of payroll procedures, taxing entities, and reporting requirements
of local, state, and federal taxing authorities in a manual and computerized environment.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite: C or better in ACNT 1303.
ACNT 2168 - Practicum–Accounting Technology/Technician
(1:0:7) Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 7
ACNT 2268 - Practicum–Accounting Technology/Technician
(2:0:14) Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 14
ACNT 2302 - Accounting Capstone
(3:1:4) This course is a learning experience that allows students to apply broad knowledge
of the accounting profession through discipline specific projects involving the integration
of individuals and teams performing activities to simulate workplace situations.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Pre-requisite: Approval of program
advisor.
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting
as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to
transactions and events that affect business organizations. Students will examine
the procedures and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions.
Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income
statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders’ equity to communicate
the business entity’s results of operations and financial position to users of financial
information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets,
liabilities, and owners’ equity while learning to use reported financial information
for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Pre-requisite:
Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent recommended co-requisite:
Math 1324-Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting
appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity’s
accounting system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished
from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The emphasis is
on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning,
cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies,
cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Pre-requisite: ACCT 2301-Principles of Financial Accounting
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
(3:2:4) Students will study computer terminology, hardware, and software related to
the business environment. The focus of this course is on business productivity software
applications and professional behavior in computing, including word processing (as
needed), spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization
of the Internet.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4
Note: This course satisfies a 090 institutional option core curriculum requirement.
POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology
(3:3:0) This course provides skill development in business math problem-solving using
electronic technology.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
HRPO 1311 - Human Relations
(3:3:0) This course is a study of practical application of the principles and concepts
of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial
environment.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSG 1301 - Introduction to Business
(3:3:0) This course introduces fundamental business principles including structure,
functions, resources, and operational processes.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles
(3:3:0) This course is an introduction to the role of business in modern society.
It includes an overview of business operations, analysis of the specialized fields
within the business organization, and development of a business vocabulary.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets
(3:3:1) Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros
and data analysis functions.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication
(3:3:0) This course provides development of writing and presentation skills to produce
effective business communications.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSG 1304 - Financial Literacy
(3:3:0) A study of the financial principles when managing financial affairs. Includes
topics such as budgeting, retirement, property ownership, savings, and investment
planning.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
BUSI 1307 - Personal Finance
(3:3:0) Personal and family accounts, budgets and budgetary control, bank accounts, charge
accounts, borrowing, investing, insurance, standards of living, renting or home ownership,
and will and trust plans.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
HRPO 2304 - Employee Relations
(3:3:0) An examination of policies, practices, and issues required to build strong employee
relations. Topics include communications, employee conduct rules, performance appraisal
methods, Title VII, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Americans
with Disabilities Act updates.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication
(3:3:0) This course includes the basic principles of speech applied to communications in business
and professional settings. The course emphasizes practice in the construction and
delivery of various types of speaking situations and the application of interpersonal
skills that occur in a business, organizational, or professional setting.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Note:
This course satisfies a 090 Institutional Option Core Curriculum requirement for Oral
Communication
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
(3:3:0) Students must be TSI-complete or TSI-waived in both reading and writing areas to be
eligible for the course. This course is an intensive study and practice of the composition
process from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually
and collaboratively. The curriculum includes the teaching of effective rhetorical
modes as well as audience, purpose, arrangement, style, and collateral readings. The
instructional focus is on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating,
and critical analysis.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Note: This course partially satisfies a 010 Communications Core Curriculum requirement. International
students who do not have a TOEFL score of 550 must enroll in ENGL 0301, INRW 0300,
ESOL 0301, or ESOL 0302.
APPROVED ELECTIVE CHOICES
020 Mathematics
MATH 1314 College Algebra
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math
MATH 2413 Calculus I
040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communications
ENGL 2321 British Literature
ENGL 2326 American Literature I
ENGL 2328 American Literature II
ENGL 2331 World Literature for Educators
ENGL 2332 World Literature I
ENGL 2333 World Literature II
ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II
HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities
HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican American Studies
HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation
HUMA 2319 American Minority Studies
HUME 2323 World Cultures
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1304 Introduction of World Religions
PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
050 Creative Arts
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
ARTS 1303 Art History
ARTS 1313 Foundations of Arts
COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation
MUSI 1310 American Music
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics
GEOG 1302 Human Geography
GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology
PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
SOCI 2336 Criminology
SOCI 2340 Drug Use & Abuse
