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The AA in Liberal Arts is offered 100% online by the Community College of Philadelphia.  This two-year degree is intended for transfer to a 4-year college, all the while developing critical thinking and communication skills.  The curriculum allows for exploration in any number of subjects through electives and completion of a core curriculum.  A concentration in the social/behavioral sciences is also available.

For professionals who may want to add credentials beyond their undergraduate degree, the post-bachelor’s Accounting Proficiency certificate is intended for CPA exam preparation. This certificate targets those with majors outside of accounting. Topics of study include business law, tax accounting, managerial accounting, auditing and more. Successful completion will give you skill sets to work as an accountant, including:

• Preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports
• Utilization of accounting software systems and computer technology

Students will progress through courses in sequence, though the online platform gives you the flexibility to fit assignments into your schedule, with 24/7 access to the school’s learning management system.

The online AAS in Accounting degree program from the Community College of Philadelphia provides students with the knowledge and skills required to:

• ​Prepare financial statements and journal entries accoring to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and complete the accounting cycle using computerized general ledger software
• Demonstrate an understanding of managerial and cost accounting concepts
• ​Analyze and interpret financial statements for economic decision-making
• ​Effectively communicate with users of financial information orally and in writing

​Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in both industry and government, including positions such as junior accountant, accounting trainee, accounts receivable or accounts payable technician, or tax examiner. 

The Community College of Philadelphia offers an online two-year AA in Business to use as transfer credit to an AACSB-accredited university.  You will be introduced to the major facets of business operations and learn how to create basic management and marketing solutions, through effective communication.  Students will also become familiar with financial statements, as they prepare to move on to earn their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to freshen up your ideas or business, consider an online Entrepreneurship Proficiency Certificate offered by the Community College of Philadelphia.  With a 100% online format, there is time to juggle the job and family, while learning.  Part of this program revolves around the creation of a marketing plan for your own business.  Subjects generally include:

• Financial intelligence
• Business planning
• Entrepreneurial law

This 100% online certificate offered by the Community College of Philadelphia is intended for those students who already possess an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting discipline.  The Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Proficiency Certificate gives non-accountants the skills and knowledge needed to take the CPA exam.

This online AAS in Technical Studies offers the opportunity to gain credit for past experience. As a truly unique online computer science degree, students work with an advisor to recognize credit that can be earned through outside training and previous positions. 

Faculty continue to advise students throughout the program to successfully complete the general curriculum core and choose electives to successfully earn their degree. Students work to build on their knowledge and experience and gain skills in communication, critical thinking, and technology.

The fast-growing field of GIS allows organizations to more efficiently plan and distribute their resources. Qualified GIS professionals can find employment in corporate, nonprofit, and government settings. Students can transition into entry-level positions in this new and in-demand field with the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Community College of Philadelphia.

Courses in this online geography program help students gain familiarity with GIS computerized database management systems. Students learn how to capture, store, retrieve, analyze, and display geographic information using these systems. 

Classes available to students in this online GIS certificate program include:

• Principles of computer cartography and visualization
• Advanced geospatial applications
• Remote sensing and global positioning technologies
• Web GIS

An associate’s degree in Psychology can be applied to almost any industry, from law and medicine to the arts and education. Online Psychology degrees allow students to understand how the human mind is influenced by biological, social, cultural, and economic factors.

Students will gain both professional and personal benefits from this degree. Courses explore topics that allow students to better understand themselves and others, their relationships, and their life experiences. Graduates interested in a career directly related to Psychology can pursue further education to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree.

Topics examined as a part of this major include:

• Sociology
• Data analysis
• Abnormal psychology
• Personality theory
• Developmental psychology
• Biological foundations of behavior