Accounting-Technical (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science

Purpose Statement
This program is designed to provide students with knowledge in accounting, business, computers, and general education to become employed in entry-level accounting positions. The program provides both the theory of accounting and practical experience to perform computerized accounting functions. The curriculum includes basic accounting knowledge including skills in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, with career enhancement in the areas of cost, tax, inventory control, payroll, and purchasing. Associate of Applied Science Degrees include general education courses, specified courses in the chosen area of study, and a capstone or external learning experience course.

Director
Joan Stinehart
Education and Administration Building, Rm. 111
(409) 882-3348
Joan.Stinehart@lsco.edu

Faculty
Joan Stinehart
Education and Administration Building, Rm. 111
(409) 882-3348
Joan.Stinehart@lsco.edu

Admissions
To be considered for admission the student is responsible for completing the admission procedure for Lamar State College-Orange requirements below

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-ORANGE

Submit to Lamar State College-Orange

• application for admission to Lamar State college-Orange;
• an official high-school transcript or GED Certification;
• original transcripts of all college work completed at other colleges or universities;
• a copy of driver's license; and
• a copy of your social security card.
• must take the TASP test or approved alternative exam or be TASP exempt
  Please contact the Office of Admissions and records at (409) 882-3364 if you have questions or need assistance. Mail completed Lamar State College-Orange application to:

Admissions and Records
Lamar State College-Orange
410 Front Street
Orange, TX 77630
Gayle.Morvent@lsco.edu

Course Description
Click on the course number in the degree plan below to see a description of the course.

Degree Plan
This program is designed to provide students with knowledge in accounting, business, computers, and general education to become employed in entry-level accounting positions. The program provides both the theory of accounting and practical experience to perform computerized accounting functions. The curriculum includes basic accounting knowledge including skills in proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, with career enhancement in the areas of cost, tax, inventory control, payroll, and purchasing.

Other Information
Students must meet these requirements for graduation with an AAS degree:

• satisfy all admission requirements;
• have twenty four (24) of the total semester hours required in residence at Lamar State College-Orange with twelve (12) of the twenty-four (24) in the 2000-level, sophomore classification or from TASP-required core curriculum courses;
• attain 2.00 GPA (grade points/hours attempted) on all coursework completed at LSC-O;
• attain no lower than a grade of "C" in each and every class in their major field of study (concentration);
• have all transfer work evaluated on a credit basis only; transfer work will not be used in determining the GPS (credit will be awarded for a transfer grade of "D"; however, if the LSC-O transferred course is on the degree plan under the major field of study, a grade of "C" must be attained);
• complete at least fifteen (15) credit hours of general education courses with a minimum of three credit hours in each of the following: natural science/mathematics, humanities/fine arts, and social sciences/behavioral sciences;
• complete the Associate of Applied Science degree program as prescribed; and
• have no more than a total of fifteen (15) semester hours of credit by correspondence (maximum of 9) and/or credit by examination combined.

NOTE: If not TASP exempt, all students are required to pass all sections of the TASP test.