Economics

Program Code: SAC.ECON.AAT

Program Control Number: 35555

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (A.A.-T in Economics) prepares students to move into the CSU system leading to a baccalaureate degree in Economics. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (A.A.-T in Economics) also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. The program strives to motivate students to strengthen their problem solving, analytical reasoning, critical thinking and communication skills that will assist them in their further studies and careers. The program further aims to develop marketable students that are responsible citizens aware of and informed about the variety of differing views on current economic events and policy issues and how they impact our lives.

Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:

1. Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
2. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
3. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
4. Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the "P" must be equal to a "C" or better.
5. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Students who complete an AAT in Economics will: Utilize microeconomic or macroeconomic theory to analyze a specific economic scenario. Utilize data to gain insight into a specific economic relationship. Utilize economic history and/or the history of economic ideas to inform a comprehensive understanding of a current economic perspective or event.