The new program will be offered completely
The approval comes after 18 months of work by a Clarion University committee to make the program a reality, stated associate dean of the
The interest in this program derives from accounting professionals who need 150 credit hours in order to receive the CPA certification. A typical bachelor's degree is earned after 120 credit hours.
In order to meet those credit requirements, many students believe it's beneficial to achieve a master's degree while earning the extra credit hours, stated Clarion University accounting professor
Classes in the program will prepare students to sit for the
"We're excited about the opportunity to become the leading accounting education provider in the region," Hartley said in a statement.
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