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How to Complete EdReady for PPSC Placement

Preparation is the key to successfully transferring to a four-year baccalaureate program. Begin researching your options during your first semester at Pikes Peak State College. Early planning will give you the most choices and best opportunities for your intended baccalaureate major. Be aware that most four-year colleges and universities have priority application deadlines. Regularly work with your PPSC advisors and transfer staff at your desired college or university.

Creating a Plan
Discuss your plans with your advisors, they can provide you with information on:

  • Course selection, sequence of courses, and specific requirements
  • Admissions information and scholarships available at four-year colleges and universities
  • Contact information for most four-year colleges
Meet with an advisor to discuss transfer planning:

Transfer Guidelines
Planning ahead while studying at PPSC will help make the transfer process go smoothly.

Keep in mind:

  1. "D" and "F" grades do not transfer to four-year colleges and universities
  2. Courses below the 100 level are not transferable.
  3. AA/AS are Transfer Degrees, guaranteed for all four-year public Colorado Universities & Colleges
  4. AAS/AGS are non-Transfer Degrees; however some have Institutional Transfer Agreements and individual courses may transfer.

Associate of Applied Science Courses

Course & Credit Hours

MAT 1160 Financial Mathematics (3)

CIS 1018 Introduction to PC Applications (3)

or

CSC 1005 Computer Literacy (3)

ENG 1021 English Composition I (3)

or

ENG 1031 Technical Writing I (3)

 BUS 1015 Introduction to Business (3)

Elective (See recommended electives) (3)

15 Credit Hours

Course & Credit Hours

ACC 1021 Accounting Principles I (4)

ECO 2001 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

ACC 1025 Computerized Accounting (3)

 CIS 1055 PC Spreadsheet Concepts (3)

Elective (See recommended electives) (3)

16 Credit Hours

Course & Credit Hours

 ACC 1022 Accounting Principles II (4)

ACC 1015 Payroll Accounting (3)

ACC 1031 Income Tax (3)

or

ACC 1032/1033) Tax Help Colorado/Practicum (3)

COM 1150 Public Speaking (3)

Elective (See recommended electives) (3)

16 Credit Hours

Course & Credit Hours

ACC 2011 Intermediate Accounting I (4)

BUS 2017 Business Communication (3)

BUS 2016 Legal Environment of Business (3)

ACC 2026 Cost Accounting (3)

Elective (See recommended electives) (3)

16 Credit Hours

Students Interested in Transferring

to Regis, Franklin University or CSU-Global

ACC 2012 Intermediate Accounting II (4)

 PHI 1012 Ethics (3)

or

ECO 2002 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

BUS 2026 Business Statistics (3)

MAR 2016 Principles of Marketing (3)

Student Interested in Working in Tax Prep

 ACC 1035 Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting (3)

 MAN 2000 Human Resource Management I (3)

 ACC 2016 Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting (3)

FIN 2010 Principles of Finance (3)

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Accounting Certificate

Course & Credit Hours

ACC 1015 Payroll Accounting (3)

ACC 1021 Accounting Principles I (4)

CIS 1018 Introduction to PC Applications (3)

or

CSC  1005 Computer Literacy (3)

MAT 1160 Financial Math (3)

Course & Credit Hours

ACC 1022 Accounting Principles II (4)

ACC 1025 Computerized Accounting (3)

BUS 1015 Introduction to Business (3) or

ACC 1032 Tax Help Colorado (3) and ACC 133 Tax Help Practicum (1)

CIS 1055 PC Spreadsheet Concepts (3)

Accounting Approved Elective (3 or 4) - See an Advisor

Total 29 or 30 Credit Hours 

Bookkeeping Applications Certificate

Course & Credit Hours

ACC 1015 Payroll Accounting (3) 

ACC 1021 Accounting Principles I (4)

or

ACC 1001 Fundamentals of Accounting (3) &

BTE 1008 Ten-Key by Touch (1)

ACC 1025 Computerized Accounting (3)

BUS 1015 Introduction to Business (3)

CIS 1018 Introduction to PC Applications (3)

or

CSC 1005 Computer Literacy (3) 

Total 16 Credit Hours
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Program Information Flyer

The 2-year course offering schedule is intended to be used as a general planning tool. Course offerings may change. Contact an advisor for more information. 

2-year Course Offerings Printable Program Flier (PDF)
2-Year Course OfferingsCourse Plan