Economics
Associate of Arts Degree Economics · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Economics is the study of how effectively society meets its human and material needs. It provides a logical, ordered way of looking at various problems. It draws upon history, philosophy, and mathematics to deal with subjects ranging from how an individual household or business can make sound decisions to societal issues such as unemployment, inflation, and environmental decay. Critical thinking is stressed more in economics than it is in any of the social sciences or in the business department. Economics also stresses computer proficiency and communications skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the economic problem of scarcity and how it relates to choice, opportunity cost, and marginal decision making for individuals and society.
- Use supply and demand models to analyze markets, evaluate fluctuations, and determine changes in prices.
- Quantitatively analyze economic activity of individuals, firms, and the public sector.
REQUIREMENTS
Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECON C170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| MATH C140 | Business Calculus | |
| orMATH C180 | Calculus 1 | |
| Select two of the following: | 8-9 | |
| ACCT C101 | Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT C102 | Managerial Accounting | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| MATH C185 | Calculus 2 | |
| Units Required for the Major | 18-20 | |
| Local General Education or CalGETC pattern | Varies | |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |