Economics

Economics Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or a similar major. It is designed for students interested in preparing for advanced degrees in Economics, Business, or Law, and for those students concerned with the economic behavior of consumers, businesses, and governments. Economics majors have a wide variety of career opportunities in business, law, journalism, education, politics, finance and banking, government, public and private overseas service, and labor leadership. Many economics majors go on to pursue graduate study in a related professional area, such as law, business, or public administration. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a clear pathway to the CSU economics major and completion of the economics baccalaureate degree, to grant guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major, with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the nature and functioning of the market system.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to differentiate criteria for assessing efficiency in the provision of goods and services.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to investigate and assess the operation of economic institutions, while also evaluating alternative policies intended to enhance economic outcomes.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to develop competence in quantitative methods and computing methods.

• 5. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to conceptualize and analyze problems using the tools of economic theory and communicate the results.

Program Requirements