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Oct 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting Comprehensive, B.S.
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The bachelor of science in accounting is designed to prepare students with the requisite skills for an entry-level position in the field of accounting, for the certified public accountant examination, and for continued education at the graduate level. As part of the elective hours within the comprehensive accounting curriculum, students are encouraged to enroll in the accounting internship course as many of the internship experiences have led to full-time employment opportunities for the graduate. Students may also minor in Accounting, which requires the completion of 15 hours of specific accounting courses. Information about the minor can be found at the following link: Accounting Minor
Additionally, students may fulfill the 150 hour CPA licensure requirement by completing the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Shepherd University. Information about the accelerated 4+1 Bachelors/Master of Business Administration degree can be found at the following link: 4+1 Bachelors/M.B.A. Option (Fifth-Year M.B.A.)
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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Accounting
Specific Core Curriculum requirements:
Total hours required for a major, 78 Hours:
Business core requirements, 30 Hours:
Accounting major requirements, 48 Hours:
Four-Year Course Progression
Accounting
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FIRST YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
MATH (MA) 105,108,154, 205, OR 207 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Arts (AR) |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Sciences (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Sciences (LS) |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
First-Year Experience (FYEX) |
1 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness (WE) |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities (HM) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
ACCT 201 |
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Principles of Financial Accounting I |
3 |
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ACCT 202 |
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Principles of Financial Accounting II |
3 |
BADM 310 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Sciences (SO-MD) |
3 |
ECON 205 |
2 |
Principles of Macroeconomics (SO-CK, GL) |
3 |
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ECON 206 |
2 |
Principles of Microeconomics (SO-CK, GL) |
3 |
BADM 224 |
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Business Statistics |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities (HM) |
3 |
BADM 345 |
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Business Communications |
3 |
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BADM 312 |
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Business Law I |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
ACCT 305 |
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Managerial Accounting |
3 |
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ACCT 330 |
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Intermediate Financial Accounting II |
3 |
ACCT 329 |
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Intermediate Financial Accounting I |
3 |
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ACCT 345 |
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Federal Taxation of Business Entities |
3 |
ACCT 325 |
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Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting |
3 |
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BADM 313 |
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Business Law II |
3 |
ACCT 335 |
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Federal Taxation of Individuals |
3 |
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FINC 300 |
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Introduction to Financial Management |
3 |
BADM 340 |
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Marketing |
3 |
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Elective |
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Choose with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
ACCT 331 |
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Intermediate Financial Accounting III |
3 |
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ACCT 420 |
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Accounting Information Systems |
3 |
ACCT 405 |
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Advanced Cost Accounting |
3 |
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ACCT 440 |
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Advanced Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 450 |
3 |
Accounting Ethics (WM) |
3 |
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ACCT 460 |
3 |
Auditing (Capstone) |
3 |
BADM 450 |
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Business Analytics |
3 |
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BADM 315 |
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Quantitative Methods |
3 |
BADM 359 |
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International Business |
3 |
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Elective |
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Choose with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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May 27, 2020 |
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