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The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and is specifically designed to satisfy the lower division requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree in Economics at a California State University. The knowledge and skills offered in this degree in the field of economics include topics and issues related to global, national, and local aspects of the field of study. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to critically analyze and evaluate economic decision-making and economic policies.
All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
PREREQUISITE COURSES | REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR | UNITS | |
ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
3 | |
ECON 102 |
Principles of Macroeconomics Honors Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of 30 or 90. |
MATH 136 |
Statistics Honors Statistics |
4 |
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 101, 120, 220B, 118, 90, 90+, or 90EF. Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110 or 110B. Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110 or 110B. |
MATH 112 or MATH 103 or MATH 103H or MATH 103E or MATH 103EH |
Calculus for Business Calculus and Analytic Geometry Honors Calculus and Analytic Geometry Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
5 |
List A - Select one course from the following | |||
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H |
Critical Thinking and Literary Analysis Honors Critical Thinking and Literary Analysis |
3 or 3 |
ENGL 101 |
ENGL 104 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
MATH 103 MATH 103 MATH 103E MATH 103E |
MATH 104 or MATH 104H or MATH 104E or MATH 104EH |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry Honors Calculus and Analytic Geometry Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
5 5 5 5 |
ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting |
5 |
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ACCTG 101 |
ACCTG 102 |
Managerial Accounting |
5 |
CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
5 | |
List B - Select one course from the following | |||
Any course from List A not used above | |||
MATH 104E or 104EH |
MATH 105 or MATH 105H |
Multivariable and Vector Calculus Honors Multivariable and Vector Calculus |
5 5 |
MATH 104, 104H, 104E, or 104EH. |
MATH 107 |
Linear Algebra |
5 |
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
21-25 |
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
August 2020 | GCC Catalog 2020-2021 |
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year. |