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      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Economics or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete:\n\n-   Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n\n(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.\n\n(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.\n\n-   Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or \"P\") in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.\n-   No more than 60 semester units are required.\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree will also assist Economics major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nStudents can continue their studies at a 4 year university.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Apply economic theories and economic reasoning to real life situations\n2.  Use analytical techniques to measure economic conditions related to the individual, business firms, industries, and economic systems.\n3.  Explain the role that households, business organizations, governments, and the international sector, play in free markets, command economies, and mixed economies."
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          "code": "STAT C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics",
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          "code": "MATH 16A",
          "title": "Calculus for Business and the Life and Social Sciences",
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          "indent": false
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          "code": "MATH 3A",
          "title": "Calculus I",
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: Select one course from the following (4-5 units):",
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          "code": "BUS 1A",
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          "indent": false
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          "code": "CIS 1",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: Select one course from the following (3-5 units):",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 3C",
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          "indent": false
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          "units": "21-25"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Cal-GETC Pattern:",
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          "text": "Total Units:",
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