2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

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ASSOCIATE DEGREES AND
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
Ohlone offers associate degrees that are designed for students intending to
transfer; with a general focus for students whose immediate educational goal
may be to complete an associate degree or to transfer; and with an occupational
focus for students interested in preparing for employment in certain fields,
although these degrees may also be used by students intending to transfer.
These associate degrees combine the focus of an emphasis or major within a
discipline and the breadth of general education. Certificates of Achievement do
not include the breadth of general education but allow a student to focus
primarily on their chosen occupational program. Associate degrees require a
minimum of 60 semester units whereas Certificates of Achievement are 18
semester units or more.
Both associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement are approved by
Ohlone’s Curriculum Committee, the Ohlone Community College District Board
of Trustees, and the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges.
Accordingly, associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement may appear on
a student’s transcript.
ACCOUNTING
Associate in Arts in Accounting
and
Certificate of Achievement in Accounting
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in
business, industry, or government. Graduates often start as a beginning level
accountant in a small business or enter a specialty field in industry. Such
opportunities include working in payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and
general ledger. The qualified individual often advances rapidly to a professional
accounting position, particularly in the small business.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE:
a) Complete Major Field and Supporting Courses with a grade of C or better.
b) Complete Plan A, B, or C General Education requirements. These
requirements are specified in the Ohlone College catalog.
c) Complete at least 60 degree-applicable units with a 2.0 grade point average.
d) Complete at least 12 units at Ohlone College.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
a) Complete Major Field courses as indicated below.
b) Complete at least six units at Ohlone College.
c) Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in Major Field courses.
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2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG