Office Accounting Specialist Certificate Program

OA31 - 201003

Program Description

The Office Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include principles of accounting, computerized accounting, and basic computer skills.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Barrow, Online.

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 14 Hours

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4

ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 14

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 14 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Semester One

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

Total Credit Hours:7

ACCT 1100 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4

ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3

Total Credit Hours:7

ACCT 1105 - Pre-Req: ACCT 1100

ACCT 1115 - Pre-Req: ACCT 1100 + COMP 1000

Total Credit Hours: 14

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.