Economics
Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree 2019-2020
(Major #C.7200.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree will acquaint students with the fundamentals of economic thinking and the principle concepts and theories of macroeconomics and microeconomics. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree will also offer students the math and statistics preparation required for upper division coursework in economics. A background in economics allows students to pursue studies in a range of fields, including business, education, social work, and government policy.
Major requirements (21 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 202 |
| ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 |
| MATH 11 or STAT 7 |
Elementary Statistics or Elementary Statistics |
4 | MATH 110 |
| MATH 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | MATH 210 |
| List A - Select one of the courses from the following: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| ACCTG 4A | Financial Accounting | 4 | ACCT 110 |
| ACCTG 4B | Managerial Accounting | 4 | ACCT 120 |
| BA 5 | Business Communications | 3 | - |
| BA 39 | Finite Mathematics | 3 | MATH 130 |
| IS 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | BUS 140 |
| MATH 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | MATH 220 |
| MATH 17 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 5 | - |
| List B - Select this course or one from List A not already used: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| MATH 6 | Math Analysis III | 5 | MATH 230 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze basic economic information effectively orally, in writing, and graphically.
- Understand the relationship between economic policy, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth.
- Evaluate the structure of product markets both in writing and graphically.
- Apply economic theory relating to consumer and producer choice.
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree, students must complete the following requirements:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferrable units with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better must be completed.
- Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required.
CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC advising sheets are available in Student Services, AC2#133 or online at CCC GE (CSU/UC) GE and Major Sheets - Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC.
To see what CSU campuses accept this degree go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
2019-2020 Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree
