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  "college": "napa-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Accounting",
  "id": "accounting--accounting-as",
  "name": "Accounting",
  "award": "A.S.",
  "department": "accounting",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/accounting/accounting-as/",
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      "markdown": "The Associate of Science Degree in Accounting is a four-semester course of study designed to prepare students for a career in Accounting as an Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk or entry-level Accountant. Candidates must complete all required courses with a grade of \"C\" or above. Each degree must total at least 60 units.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nAccounting clerks, Bookkeepers, Payroll clerks, Entry-level Accountants.\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.\n2.  Record accounting transactions using a software package and explain various accounting reports."
    },
    {
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      "title": "Program Requirements",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core Courses"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT-120",
          "title": "Introduction to Accounting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT-122",
          "title": "Federal Income Tax for Individuals",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT-125",
          "title": "Financial Accounting",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT-126",
          "title": "Managerial Accounting",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT-127",
          "title": "Introduction to Accounting with Quickbooks",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSI-100",
          "title": "Introduction to Business",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSI-103",
          "title": "Legal Environment of Business",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSI-105",
          "title": "Business Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUSI-148",
          "title": "Leadership for Effective Organizations",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS-165",
          "title": "Microsoft Excel",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON-C2001",
          "title": "Principles of Microeconomics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON-C2002",
          "title": "Principles of Macroeconomics",
          "units": "3",
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        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "40"
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "_To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the_ _NVC General Education_ _pattern and the_ _Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement_ _to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met._"
    }
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}