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Shannon Davis
Articulation Officer
South Central Coast
Oxnard College
CTE Dean
Tim Fontenette
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Program Details
Accounting, Associate in Science (AS)
New Program
Accounting (050200)
08/01/26
The Oxnard College Accounting Associate in Science degree provides students with foundational and applied accounting knowledge aligned with industry and transfer standards. The program emphasizes financial and managerial accounting, ethics, technology applications, and compliance with professional standards to prepare students for entry-level accounting careers or further study. Students develop practical skills using accounting software and real-world case studies relevant to business, government, and nonprofit environments. The program supports diverse learners through accessible instruction and multiple pathways leading to certificates, degrees, and transfer opportunities.
Based on enrollments in current courses, the program estimates a minimum of 25 completers annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Accounting program prepares students for entry-level employment in accounting and related business fields and transfer to four-year institutions. The program develops workforce-ready skills in financial reporting, accounting technology, ethical decision-making, and regulatory compliance while strengthening quantitative reasoning in financial analysis and critical thinking. It supports lifelong learning and civic responsibility by promoting ethical professional conduct, financial literacy, and adaptability to evolving accounting standards and workplace technologies.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
26
60
Course Report
| Course ID | Course Title | Units |
| ACCT R101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT R101H | Honors: Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT R102 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT R104 | Accounting Ethics | 3 |
| ACCT R106 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BIS R123 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| BUS R140 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of 6 units from the following: | ||
| ACCT R105 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT R107 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Total Required Major Units | 26 | |
| Oxnard College General Education | 24 | |
| Free Electives Required | 10 | |
| Total Units Required for the AS Degree | 60 | |
| or | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 26 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for the AS Degree | 60 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT R101 or ACCT R101H | Financial Accounting or Honors: Financial Accounting | 4 | YR 1 Fall |
| ACCT R106 | Computerized Accounting | 3 | YR 1 Fall |
| ACCT R102 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | YR 1 Spring |
| BIS R123 | Microsoft Excel | 3 | YR 1 Spring |
| BUS R140 | Business Communications | 3 | YR 2 Fall |
| ACCT R104 | Accounting Ethics | 3 | YR 2 Fall |
| Complete 2 courses from the following: | |||
| ACCT R105 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 | YR 2 Spring |
| ACCT R107 | Payroll Accounting | 3 | YR 2 Spring |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 | YR 2 Spring |
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02/19/26 - 02:40 PM
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