Economics Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer prepares students for transfer to four-year universities in economics or related majors. The program provides a foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, and calculus. Students can choose from a variety of selective courses to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals. Upon completion, students are guaranteed admission to a CSU campus and will need to complete no more than 60 units to earn a bachelor's degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in economics and similar majors at California State Universities (CSUs) or other four-year colleges and universities. Upon completion, students will have an understanding of the fundamental theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics, how to apply them to real-world scenarios and evaluate diverse viewpoints. Most careers in teaching, government, and large corporations deriving from the study of Economics require a graduate degree in the field, while a bachelor's degree in Economics generally qualifies students for similar types of employment available to those holding general business or liberal arts degrees. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440) guarantees admission to a CSU campus for any community college student who completes this degree, an "associate degree for transfer" (ADT), but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring will need to complete no more than 60 units to complete a bachelor's degree. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer options and requirements.

Outline:

Core Courses (15 units):

• ECON 100: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units)
• ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics (3 units)
• MATH 200: Elementary Probability and Statistics (4 units)
• or

Selective Courses - List A (3-5 units):

• MATH 125: Elementary Finite Mathematics (3 units)
• MATH 252: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5 units)
• ACTG 121: Financial Accounting (4 units)
• ACTG 131: Managerial Accounting (4 units)
• BUS 103: Business Information Systems (3 units)

Selective Courses - List B (3-5 units):

• Any course from List A that was not already used
• MATH 253: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5 units)
• MATH 270: Linear Algebra (3 units)

Electives:

Additional courses may be needed to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable unit requirement.

Careers:

In addition to careers as economists, those with advanced degrees can pursue careers such as:

• Accountants
• Attorneys
• Auditors
• Computer systems engineers
• Credit analysts
• Financial planners
• Statisticians
• Treasurers
Other fields where economists are employed include:
• Arbitration
• Budget analysis
• Business/market analysis
• Business/economic forecasting
• Commodities
• Industrial relations
• Investment analysis
• Labor relations
• Manpower
• Transportation
• International business
• Marketing
• Natural resources
• Operations research