Economics Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer program provides a foundation in economics and the mathematics necessary for upper-division economics for students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in economics. This background should provide students with the tools to successfully complete a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. An associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, but a baccalaureate or higher degree, which can be achieved through transfer, is recommended for those considering careers in the discipline.

Please refer to Graduation Requirements for more information on transfer degree requirements

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to do the following:

Define scarcity, and show how it relates to the concepts of choice and cost.
Outline the role of comparative advantage in exchange.
Describe and analyze the economy in quantitative terms using national income and employment data from the standpoint of current and constant dollars.
Utilize the demand and supply model to critically analyze real-world examples.
Explain the role of prices in allocating goods, services, and factors of production.

Required Courses:

ECON 2 PRINCIPLES (MACRO) 3 Units *
ECON 4 PRINCIPLES (MICRO) 3 Units *
MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Units *
MATH 11 A BRIEF COURSE IN CALCULUS 5 Units *
or
MATH 3A ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 5 Units *
or
MATH 3AH HONORS ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 5 Units *

GROUP A: Select one of the following courses (3-5 units)

MATH 24 ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 4 Units *
CIM 10 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 Units
CS 1A INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I 5 Units
MATH 3B ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 5 Units *
ACCT 1A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units
ACCT 1B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units *
CIM 1 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4 Units
BUS 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3 Units *

GROUP B: Select one of the following courses or any course from GROUP A not already used (3-5 units)

PS 11 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3 Units
or
ECON 11 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 3 Units
MATH 3C ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 5 Units *
MATH 26 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA 4 Units *

Total Units for the Major 20-24

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation, see course description.