Academic, Career & Certificate Programs ENTRY-LEVEL ACCOUNTING ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION This certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, pro- vides students with basic accounting and computer accounting coursework. Completion of the certificate will enable students to apply for entry-level positions in accounting. MISSION STATEMENT The OCC Architectural Technology Program endeavors to empower students to lead productive and creative professional lives in the context of Architecture and Environmental Design. Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Program Outcomes PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Certificate of Specialization in Entry-Level Accounting graduates will be pre- pared to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of an accounting process by performing appropriate accounting functions manually or by utilizing G/L software. 2. Define and apply the different concepts of cost used to assist managers in making business decisions by performing profitability and cost analysis. Required Courses Course Units Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Accounting Info Sys 1 ACCT ACCT ACCT A101 A102 A110 Total Units 4 4 3 The Architectural Technology Program offers courses in design, building materials, construction documents, design visualization and graphics, comput- er‑assisted design, building information modeling and fabrication. Our com- prehensive program provides students with the discipline and critical thinking skills necessary to transfer to a broad range of universities and the training and technical skills to gain employment with the many and varied firms in Southern California that hire our graduates. Former California Architects Board President, Christine Lampert, AIA, rates our program as one of the top community college programs in the state. OCC’s Architecture program has a long history of suc- cessful graduates and our current students continue to excel as indicated by winning design awards, high transfer rates, and becoming valued members of the professional community. Students must complete all required courses in each of the programs with a grade of “C” or better. 11 FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION This certificate, issued through the Business and Computing Division, integrates all aspects of the accounting cycle. Students will be able to apply accounting activities within the framework of industry software. Completion of this certifi- cate enhances employment opportunities within the accounting field. Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Program Outcomes Certificate of Specialization in Full Charge Bookkeeper graduates will be prepared to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of an accounting process by performing appropriate accounting functions using widely accepted account- ing software. 2. Apply computer skills to retrieve and manage information and remain current with applicable standards and laws within a book- keeping environment. Required Courses Course Units Financial Accounting Accounting Info Sys 1 Federal Income Tax Payroll Full Charge Bookkeeper ACCT ACCT ACCT ACCT ACCT A101 A110 A111 A119 A121 Total Units 4 3 3 3 1 14 75