Economics

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01190)

Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Many beginning positions in business and government are available to students with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Program Student Learning Outcome

  • Student will be able to identify and apply economic theories, principles, and reasoning to better understand and critically evaluate real world circumstances, trends, and events.
Program Requirements
ECON 101PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I3
ECON 102PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II3
MATH 119ELEMENTARY STATISTICS4
MATH 120CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS4
Select 10-15 units of Foreign Language10-15
Total Units24-29
*

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

 To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.