ADT in Economics
The AA-T in Economics offers students a comprehensive lower division program in economics. Economics, with applications in both business and the social sciences, examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services as well as the theory and management of economies and how the choices made by individuals, firms, and governments impact scarce resources. In macroeconomics, the topics include economics resources, government expenditures and taxation, unemployment and inflation, monetary policy and the banking system, national income determination, business cycles, fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. In microeconomics, the topics include price determination, economic analysis of firms, market structures, distribution of income, and labor and unions. The AA-T prepares students who wish to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Economics, particularly at California State University campuses.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Economics A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Communication: Acquire fundamental economic knowledge and demonstrate the ability to understand, discuss and write clearly about economic concepts, theories, their applications and consequences to make better decisions as consumers, professionals, and citizens.
- Computation: Locate, organize, and analyze information on the measurement of the economy using math skills and computer proficiency. Present findings in written assignments, discussion and through problem solving to build skills required by the major.
- Creative, Critical and Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate the ability to identify, critically analyze & apply macro or micro economic theories by explaining & predicting changes to key economic variables.
Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l 1 | 5 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| STAT 1000 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 4 |
| Select both of the following courses: | ||
| Financial Accounting | 4 | |
or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting - Honors | |
| Managerial Accounting | 4 | |
| Total Units | 28 | |
- 1
MATH 190 is degree applicable with or without MATH 090. If taken with MATH 090, only the units for MATH 190 will be counted towards the degree.
- 2
STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT S1000. If taken with STAT S1000, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| COUN 207 | Pathways to Careers in Business and Information Technology/Systems | 3 |
| ENGL 1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| BUS 130 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology or Human Genetics or Biology of Cancer or Environmental Science | 3 |
| ECON 101 or ECON 101H | Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 3 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| COMM 1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors or Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ACCT 101 or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting or Financial Accounting - Honors | 4 |
| BUS 160 or BUS 160H | Business Law and the Legal Environment I or Business Law and the Legal Environment I - Honors | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| HIST 107 | History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ASTR 116 | Stellar Astronomy | 4 |
| ESCI 110 | Earth Science | 4 |
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| PHYS 110 or PHYS 110H | Physics in Everyday Life or Physics in Everyday Life - Honors | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.