HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Auditor General Timothy DeFoor announced that his department will now be accepting applications for graduates of accredited associate degree programs.

Previously to be considered for a position at the Department of the Auditor General, individuals had to have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance and complete 12 credits of accounting as part of their course work.

The department will be accepting associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or another closely related field.

“Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to good jobs to more Pennsylvanians than ever before,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “As a community college graduate, I can tell you firsthand that associate degree programs offer practical, hands-on training that prepares students for high-demand industries like auditing. That’s why I am so excited to announce the Department of the Auditor General will be hiring individuals with associate degrees."

The department will also be expanding its Intern to Hire Program to include those who have received their associate degree in the last six months.

“I could go on about the benefits of working for the Commonwealth, and the job satisfaction you get from public service,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “But it’s time for you to go online to our website at paauditor.gov and see what career opportunities we have available for you.”

More information can be found here.