This degree or certificate provides students with a strong foundation in accounting
principles, practices, and business fundamentals. This program prepares students for
entry-level careers in accounting and related fields. Students gain practical knowledge
in financial and managerial accounting, taxation, payroll, and computerized accounting
systems. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical, ethical, and communication
skills essential for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to demonstrate
the ability to read and understand the contents of a corporation’s annual report;
create, edit, and print worksheets using formulas and statistics, date and time, financial
and logical functions to solve business information; and compose entry-level correspondence
and respond to correspondence initiated by others.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting |
5 |
| ACCTG 102 |
Managerial Accounting |
5 |
| ACCTG 120 |
Computerized Accounting Systems |
3 |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
5 |
|
CABOT 270
or
ACCTG 130
|
Microsoft Excel I
or
Payroll Accounting
|
3
or
3 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ACCTG 150 |
Principles of Income Taxation |
3 |
| ACCTG 160 |
Advanced Income Tax |
3 |
| ACCTG 180 |
Financial Analysis and Communications |
2 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
29-30 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2026 |
Fall 2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
