Economics

 

Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation * (Major Code: 01195)

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into the California State University system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or a similar major.  Economics is a social science that examines the functions of various markets, the determination of prices, the distribution of income, the rates of unemployment, income, and inflation.  The study of economics deals with social problems and issues such as racism, sexism, war, and poverty.  The focus of learning is on principles of economic analysis, fiscal and monetary policy, macro and micro theories, consumer protection, international trade, American economic history, monetary systems, and governmental regulations. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Use the supply and demand model to analyze microeconomic issues and use the aggregate supply and demand model to analyze macroeconomic issues.
  • Use the economic way of thinking to analyze real world economic problems.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of economic theories, concepts, and research.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
  • Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
  • Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
  • Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
  • Completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.  For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
Required Core14-15
ECON 101
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
ECON 102
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
MATH 119
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
MATH 120
CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS
or MATH 250
 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I
LIST A: Select one course of the following3-4
ACCT 101
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
ACCT 102
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II--- MANAGERIAL
BUS 212
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
CIS 101
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MATH 251
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II
LIST B: Select one course of the following 3-4
MATH 252
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III
or MATH 254
 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA
OR any course from LIST A not already used
Total Units20-23
*

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.