*Note: A-State's code is 6011
**Test scores cannot be older than 2 years
***Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.
* * Spring health insurance amount includes summer.
For undergraduate, freshmen students:
The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.3/4.0 on secondary/high school work.
For undergraduate, transfer students:
The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work
For undergraduate, post-degree students
The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 2.0/4.0 on post-secondary/university/college work
Incoming international undergraduate students must meet one of the criteria’s set forth in the below chart.
Completion of A-State's ESL Program: 80% or above
Completion of CEA accredited language program: Completion certificate for completing all levels
Completion of HOFT Institute ESL Program: Completion certificate of the program
TOEFL-Paper Based*: 500
TOEFL-Paper Based, Revised*: 46
TOEFL-Internet Based***: 61
IELTS*: 5.5
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic): 43
iTEP Academic Plus*: 4
EIKEN: Grade Pre-1
SAT scores**: 550 (total on the Evidence-Based Reading/Writing score)
ACT scores**: 21 (total, and on reading and English sections)
High School Marks (India, Nepal, and Pakistan): 60% in English at X and XII in Certificate
High School Marks (Kenya): 75% in English in Grade 10 and Grade 12
IB (International Baccalaureate): 5, 6 or 7 on English: Literature or Language & Literature
High School Graduate from USA, UK, Canada (except Quebec), Australia and New Zealand: Must have completed two years there and graduated
Duolingo English Test: 90
*Note: A-State's code is 6011
**Test scores cannot be older than 2 years
***Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.
This degree is designed to prepare students for opportunities in entry-level positions in the field of accounting: A/R clerks, P/R clerks, A/P clerks, accounting assistants, and others. This degree was created in response to a recognized need for accounting personnel in Jonesboro and the greater NEA area. In addition to Accounting majors, this degree is perfect for pre-professional program students desiring an introduction into accounting as it pertains to operating a small to medium-size business.
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Associate of Science Major in Accounting
An example of a student’s course schedule to complete the degree in four (4) semesters is as follows:
Year 1
Fall Semester
ACCT 2033 Financial Accounting 3
CIT 1503 Microcomputer Applications 3
ENG 1003 Composition I 3
MATH 1023 College Algebra 3
BUSN 1003 First Year Experience 3
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
ACCT 2133 Managerial Accounting 3
ENG 1013 Composition II 3
COMS 1203 Oral Communications 3
ECON 2313 Macroeconomics 3
Fine Arts Elective 3
Total Hours: 15
Year 2
Fall Semester
ACCT 2014 Computerized Accounting 4
ACCT 3063 Hospitality Accounting 3
CIT 3533 Microcomputer Applications II 3
Biology And Lab 4
Total Hours: 14
Spring Semester
ACCT 2043 Tax Compliance 3
History elective 3
Physical science and lab 4
Soc 2213 sociology 3
Humanities elective 3
Total Hours: 16
In addition to Accounting majors, this degree is perfect for pre-professional program students desiring an introduction into accounting as it pertains to operating a small to medium-size business.
Health Insurance: $1100 USD per year