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CERTIFICATES
Social Service, Certificate
Program Design
The Social Service certificate program is designed for students seeking shortterm
academic and in-service professional development, and for those with
extensive social service experience or an academic degree.
Required Courses
HSE* 101 ‡ Introduction to Human Services 3
HSE* 251 Work with Individuals and Families 3
HSE* 210 Group & Interpersonal Relations 3
HSE* 241 Human Services Agencies & Organizations 3
HSE* 282 ‡‡ Human Services Field Work II or
SOSC 270 Cooperative Education/Work Experience 3
Choose ‡‡‡ Any three courses 9
Choose ‡‡‡ Any two courses: 6
ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*,
PSY*, SOC* or SOSC
Total Credits Required: 30
Learning Outcomes
With the addition of experience in the field of social service and upon successful
completion of all Social Service certificate program requirements,
graduates will
1. Become familiar with the past, present and future of human services.
2. Become prepared to facilitate groups.
3. Be able to communicate orally and in writing in a manner appropriate
to the profession of human services.
4. Be prepared to service recipient populations in the profession.
‡ Students with several years work experience in human services may
request credit by examination for HSE* 101.
‡‡ All students must complete HSE* 281: Human Services Field Work I.
‡‡‡ Students are to meet with the program coordinator before choosing
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electives.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Social Science & Hospitality: 860-512-2753 or
www.mcc.commnet.edu
Taxation, Certificate
Program Design
The Taxation certificate program is designed specifically for students interested
in taking the examination to become an Enrolled Agent. Such a designation
allows one to represent tax clients at the first level of the Federal Tax Court. This
program is of special interest to public accountants and other tax preparers.
Curriculum
Students may enroll full- or part-time. ACC* 115 (Financial Accounting) is a prerequisite
for ACC* 241 and must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Note: Students enrolled in the Taxation certificate program may be interested
in a dual certificate in Personal Financial Planning. Please see the Personal
Financial Planning certificate program requirements on page 102 of this
catalog.
Required Courses
ACC* 241 Federal Taxes I 3
ACC* 242 Federal Taxes II 3
ACC* 243 Tax Planning I 3
BFP* 210 Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning 3
BFP* 230 Investment Management or
BFP* 250 Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits 3
Total Credits Required: 15
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Taxation certificate program requirements,
graduates will
1. Complete simple accounting problems and be familiar with current
financial accounting standards and practices.
2. Understand generally accepted accounting principles and their manual
and computerized spreadsheet applications.
3. Prepare complete financial statements for sole proprietorships in
compliance with current accounting standards and practices.
4. Prepare the following tax returns and supporting schedules under
simulated conditions: 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S.
5. Possess computer competencies for maximum efficiency including the
use of accounting, spreadsheet, presentation and tax software.
6. Understand the provisions of current tax laws and the business and
investment decisions they affect.
7. Understand all phases of the tax code and be able to focus on tax
problems and the multiple alternatives that must be analyzed.
8. Work with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse people;
think critically; and gain an appreciation for life-long learning.
9. Develop sound ethical and moral professional characteristics.
10. Successfully enter the marketplace in the field of taxation.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Center for Business and Technologies: 860-512-2623 or
www.mcc.commnet.edu/cbt/