Economics - Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5018C
The economics major provides systematic knowledge of the nature and scope of economics with a diverse academic regimen and practical application. The study of economic concepts and theories with concentrations that include: Macroeconomic Analysis, Microeconomic Analysis, Contemporary Economic Issues, and The Global Economy. In addition, an economics major is preparation for general education, good citizenship and literate participation in a market-oriented life. The Economics program (AA-T in Economics) offers students a comprehensive education in the theoretical as well as practical applications of the discipline. The degree offers a variety of economics and business courses that aid in familiarizing students with the diverse subfields in the area of Economics. The mission of this program is to provide a definitive course of study in economics to a diverse population of students, ultimately preparing those students for transfer to university. This program in economics is a diverse academic, theoretical and practical, major that is applicable to everyday life, which further fulfills the general requirements of the California State University transfer system.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend the primary elements and language of economics.
- Solve complex problems using equations, graphs and technical skills.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| ECON C2002/C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2001/C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH C2210/C2210H | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| STAT C1000/C1000H | Introduction to Statistics | 4-5 |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics with Support | |
| Subotal Units | 15-16 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE to FIVE (3-5) units from LIST A: | ||
LIST A | ||
| Financial Accounting (5) | ||
| Managerial Accounting (5) | ||
| Business Writing (3) | ||
| Calculus II: Early Transcendentals (5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3-5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE to FIVE (3-5) units from LIST B: | ||
LIST B | ||
Any LIST A course not already used | ||
| Contemporary Economic Issues (3) | ||
| The Global Economy (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3-5 | |
| Required Subtotal | 21-23 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 34 | |
Cal-GETC | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for Cal-GETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of Cal-GETC and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.