The AA-T in Economics for Transfer provides a broad exposure to the field of economics. Students will learn about the factors that determine the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. They will come to understand the behavior and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. This major prepares student to transfer to a California State University, where a baccalaureate degree may be earned in Economics or a closely related field.

The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:

1. Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
3. Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
4. A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
5. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; See Degree Requirements and Transfer Information. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Use economic models to predict changes in societal outcomes based on changes in economic variables.
2. Identify and apply economic principles to personal-life decisions.

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Core
ECON-120	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON-121	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MATH-178	Calculus for Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences	4-5
or MATH-180	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
STAT-C1000	Introduction to Statistics	4
List A
Select one of the following:		3-4
BUS-120	Financial Accounting
BUS-121	Managerial Accounting
BUS-128	Business Communication
CIS-110	Principles of Information Systems
MATH-280	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
List B
Select any List A course not used		3-4
Units for the Major		21-23
Double-Counted Units		6
Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC)		34
Total Transferable Elective Units		9-11
Total Units		60