Associates of Arts Degree for Transfer in Economics
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree (AA-T in Economics) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Economics. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree (AA-T in Economics) will be able to explain how individuals and firms make choices under scarcity; describe the major players and institutions that facilitate the market economy; and analyze economic models as they apply to market economies and specific product and factor markets.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
Required Core Courses (16-17 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1A/H | Principles of Macroeconomics or Honors | 3 units |
| ECON 2A/H | Principles of Macroeconomics Lab or Honors | 1 unit |
| ECON 1B/H | Principles of Microeconomics or Honors | 3 units |
| ECON 2B/H | Principles of Microeconomics Lab or Honors | 1 unit |
| MATH 10/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |
| MATH 12 | Applied Calculus | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| MATH 3A | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 5 units |
List A (3-5 units)
Select one from below.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 3B | Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units |
| MATH 8 | Finite Mathematics | 3 units |
| ACCT 10 | Financial Accounting | 5 units |
| ACCT 11 | Managerial Accounting | 5 units |
| CIST 2 | Introduction to Computing | 4 units |
| BUSN 78 | Business Communication | 3 units |
List B (4-5 units)
Select one from below or any course from List A not already used.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 4A | Intermediate Calculus | 5 units |
| MATH 4C | Linear Algebra | 4 units |
Major Requirements: 23-27 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1B/2B | Principles of Microeconomics and Lab | 4 units |
| ECON 1BH/2BH | Honors Principles of Microeconomics and Lab | 4 units |
Spring, Year 1 (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1A/2A | Principles of Macroeconomics and Lab | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| ECON 1AH/2AH | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics and Lab | 4 units |
Fall, Year 2 (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 10 | Elementary Statistics | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| MATH 10H | Honors Elementary Statistics | 4 units |
Spring, Year 2 (4-5 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 12 | Applied Calculus | 4 units |
| OR | ||
| MATH 3A | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 5 units |
Elective Courses
Fall, Year 2 and Spring, Year 2 (6-10 units)
Choose 1 course from List A or List B
Required Major Total: 16-17 units
Electives: 6-10 units
Total Units: 22-27 units
Associate of Arts Degree in Economics
After completing an A.A. degree in Economics, a student will be able to:
- Explain how individuals and firms make choices under scarcity
- Describe the major players and institutions that facilitate the market economy
- Analyze economic models as they apply to market economies and specific product and factor markets
Required Core Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
| ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
Elective Courses (14 units)
Select at least 4 of the following fields.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 units |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
| GEOG 1 | Intro Physical Geography | 3 units |
| GEOG 2 | Intro Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| HIST | Any History Course | 3 units |
| POLI 1 | American Government | 3 units |
| POLI 2 | Comparative Governments | 3 units |
| POLI 3 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 units |
| POLI 4 | International Relations | 3 units |
| PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 2 | Experimental Psychophysiology | 3 units |
| PSYC 7 | Physiological Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 9 | Psychology of Women: a Multicultural Perspective | 3 units |
| PSYC 12 | Human Growth and Development | 3 units |
| PSYC 35 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 units |
| SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
| SOCI 2 | Social Problems | 3 units |
| SOCI 20 | American Race Relations | 3 units |
| SOCI 40 | Marriage and Family | 3 units |
| SOCI 45 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 20 units
Fall, Year 1 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
Elective Courses
Fall and Spring, Year 1 and Fall and Spring, Year 2 (14 units)
Choose at least 14 units from elective list.
Total Units: 20 units