About Accounting Applied Science Program
The mission of the Accounting AAS program is to provide the necessary skills for students to be successful in entry-level accounting positions or to begin a career as a full-charge bookkeeper. The curriculum includes the Certified Bookkeeper Review course. Upon successful completion of the course students have the option of sitting for the Certified Bookkeeper Review exam.
Accelerated Degree Option
Anyone who has completed an associate or bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college may earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting by completing at least 27 semester credit hours of program related course work. A plan of specific courses required for the degree must be obtained from the program coordinator and approved by the Dean of the Business Division and The Vice President for Instruction. Only those courses completed at Southwestern Illinois College, and not included as part of the requirements for a previously earned degree or certificate, can be considered for this option. Students must meet all institutional requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Career Opportunities
A graduate of the Accounting AAS program is prepared for the following positions:
- Accounting Clerk
- Full-charge Bookkeeper
- Accounting support staff
Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook website for job market information.
Phi Beta Lambda-Abe Small Chapter
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing for careers in business. All Southwestern Illinois College students are welcome to join. Contact the Business Division at 618-222-5313 for more information.