NY State Program Code: 34200
HEGIS Code: 0502.00
CIP Code: 52.0301
(30 credits)
Estimated time of completion: 2 years
This certificate program is meant for individuals considering careers in bookkeeping and accounting without committing to a four-year degree program. The program consists of undergraduate courses in accounting, finance and business, and will help students explore the discipline of accounting and gain a basic understanding of accounting principles and techniques. The purpose of the program is to enable students to get entry-level accounting positions in both business and non-profit entities. Part-time students can complete the certificate in four semesters or two years. However, depending on a student’s prior coursework, certain prerequisite courses may be required in order to gain entry into the FIN 330 course. These prerequisites, if required, will increase the length of the program for those students. Students who enroll in a University College undergraduate certificate after July 1, 2014 must complete their last 12 credits of course work at Adelphi University. Prior Learning credits cannot be applied to undergraduate certificates. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate certificates as of July 1, 2014 may continue to pursue their certificate under the previous guidelines until they graduate.
Application Requirements
Students must meet basic University College undergraduate admissions criteria. This is an undergraduate certificate and does not require any other college degree or SAT score for admission. Students must have a high school diploma or GED and must complete the University College application. Students can be admitted at any time during the academic year.
Federally Mandated Gainful Employment Disclosure
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at adelphi.edu/ge.