The Southwestern Illinois College offers both an Associate in Arts Degree and an Associate in Applied Science Degree in accounting.
The Associate in Arts Degree focuses on business studies to prepare you to obtain a bachelor’s degree in accounting, typically at a four-year college or university.
The provides students with the opportunity to take advantage of current technologies and highly qualified instructors to obtain an excellent foundation for further study in business.
SWIC also offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting for students interested in entry-level accounting positions, or for a career as a full-charge bookkeeper.
Career Opportunities
A variety of careers are open to students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting including:
- Certified Public Accountant (requires an additional 30 hours and successful completion of the Uniform CPA Exam)
- Corporate accountant
- Financial analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Government accountant (e.g., IRS, FBI)
- Internal auditor
- Management consultant
- Public accountant
- Sports/entertainment accountant
- Tax accountant
Contact Us
Dawn Peters, Department Chair
Dawn.Peters@swic.edu
(618) 222-5487
For more information, please fill out the contact form.