Program Chair Marie Young-Trabbic
Program Lead Michele Thomas
Program Advisors Doug Robertson
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is designed to provide comprehensive training in accounting with curriculum that includes intermediate accounting, managerial accounting, accounting theory, tax, auditing, governmental and non-profit accounting, accounting information systems, and financial statement analysis. Students will learn techniques that apply to real-world problem solving and begin preparation for a variety of positions in the field of accounting.
Santa Fe College’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting adheres to the State’s common course prerequisites. The program provides a career and educational pathway for students who have earned an Associate in Science degree in a professional or technical discipline, and provisions have also been made for enrollment by students who have completed an Associate in Arts degree.
All students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Accounting must complete the basic degree requirements, including 36 hours of General Education and demonstration of foreign language competence. Due to the specialized nature of the B.S. in Accounting Program, students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor when enrolling in courses. This program is taught in an onsite, hybrid, and online environment. Exams for all classes require campus or approved testing center attendance.
Upon completion of the B.S. in Accounting program requirements at Santa Fe College, graduates will discover that challenging and rewarding career opportunities exist to work in private accounting at public and private corporations, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, hospitals, medical centers as well as in colleges and universities. Accounting graduates can pursue a wide variety of career focused positions as financial analysts, forensic accountants, tax lawyers, financial accountants, managerial accountants, sports agents, FBI agents, financial advisors, acquisition specialists, management advisors, investment bankers, environmental accountants, payroll managers, internal auditors. Graduates from the program can also pursue a career in public accounting as tax planners/preparers, auditors or as business consultants.
Getting Started
Santa Fe College expects all students to have access to the computer hardware and software necessary for the program.
- Complete a Santa Fe application for admission or readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu.
- Arrange for official transcripts from high school to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions.
- Arrange for official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions at least one month prior to the start of the term. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial advisement purposes.
Qualifying for Admission
In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program you must:
- Have a 2.5 or higher GPA.
- Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited educational institution. Degrees and coursework must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied toward program admission criteria.
- While not required for admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting program, the following courses are recommended prior to starting in the program. Please note all the courses listed below can be completed as a B.S. Elective or Gen Ed requirement. All the courses listed below are required to be completed with a grade of C or higher for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting program and graduation:
- Application to the program does not guarantee admission.
- Students will only be admitted to the B.S. in Accounting Program after verification of previous degree and minimum GPA.
- All transcripts must be received and verified by the SF Office of Records and Admissions.
- Please note: Information is subject to change.
- Please see a Business Programs advisor for additional assistance.
- While not required for admission to the Accounting program, the following courses are recommended prior to starting in the program. Please note all the courses listed below can be completed as a B.S. Elective or Gen Ed requirement. All the courses listed below are required to be completed for the Accounting program and graduation.
ACG 2021 - Financial Accounting (or ACG 2001 - Principles of Accounting 1 & ACG 2011 - Principles of Accounting 2)
ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting - Computer Applications for Business
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics
MAC 2233 - Survey of Calculus
STA 2023 - Statistics
Foreign Language Competency and General Education
Individuals who have not completed their foreign language requirement prior to enrolling at SF must complete two semesters of college-level sequential foreign language study before finishing the B.S. in Accounting Program. Students may select their General Education classes from any eligible courses within SF’s approved General Education package. The B.S. in Accounting Program requires 36 credit hours of General Education in order to meet graduation standards.
Students completing the B.S. in Accounting will attain the following learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate understanding of accounting systems and the environment in which accountants’ function.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and implement changes in accounting processes in a business environment.
- Students will analyze the cogent issues relating to a managerial problem or topic in an accounting/business setting.
- Students will apply skills relating to accounting management to address the legal and ethical issues that impact business.
- Students will demonstrate team-building skills and professionalism as expected within the realm of management in a business setting.
Academic Progress Policies
Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management (B.A.S.-OM) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student’s right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student’s GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
- Upper-division course grades below ‘C’ will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of ‘C.’
- Upon receiving a second grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student’s records. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the B.A.S.-OM program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students who do not successfully complete two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing an B.A.S.-OM degree and will be removed from the program.
It is recommended that students meet with an Santa Fe College Business Programs’ Advisor at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.
Definitions:
Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level category.
Registration Flag: a student’s right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval.
Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Coordinator, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Overview of Credits Required
| A.S. degree transferred credits |
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| General Education |
15 credit hours |
| Program Core |
45 credit hours |
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OR
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| A.A. degree transferred credits |
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| General Education |
36 Credit Hours |
| Electives |
24 Credit Hours |
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PLUS
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| B.A.S. Credits |
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| Professional Core |
39 Credit hours |
| Remaining General Education (A.S.) or Business Electives (A.A.) |
21 Credit Hours |
| Total Required for program |
120 Credit Hours |
Program Capstone Course and Exit Requirements
Students will complete a capstone course as part of the exit requirements for the program. This course may include on-campus attendance as well as placement at an internship site approved by the program administrator, or a supervised research project. The B.A.S. degree in Accounting will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the college’s curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a 2.0 program of study GPA and a grade of C or better in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.
Note: Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.