Economics
Associate of Arts-Transfer Economics · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Behavioral and Social Sciences Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/behavioralsocial
The degree in economics is designed to provide students with a foundation in macroeconomics and microeconomics theory. Economics majors will acquire knowledge of the principle economic models for understanding how the national economy functions, the fundamental laws of supply and demand, and international trade theory. Students will be able to apply methodologies to assess fiscal and monetary policy, price levels, and the allocation of goods and resources in competitive and monopolistic markets. Competencies will be assessed through regularly scheduled objective and essay examinations and problem solving assignments.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Economics or similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T degree, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester 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.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core: 15 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 5 |
| orMATH 190 | Single Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
List A: 3-5 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 150 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 151 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 108 | Written Business Communications | 3 |
| CIS 13 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| MATH 140 | Finite Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences | 4 |
| MATH 191 | Single Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
List B: 3-5 units
Any course from List A not already completed
Total Major Units: 21-25
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units