Student Pathway 2021−2022 Economics AA-T
Economics Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Economics Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree will acquaint students with the fundamentals of economic thinking and the principle concepts and theories of macroeconomics and microeconomics. Economics Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer will also offer students the math and statistics preparation required for upper-division coursework in economics. A background in economics allows students to pursue studies in a range of fields, including business, education, social work, and government policy.
Program Contact: Vikki Piper | Program Counselor: Ryen Hirata
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1A |
| Economics 1A or Economics 1B |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics |
3 | Major Core CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Math 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | Major Core CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C1 or IGETC 3A to fill this area |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE A3 or IGETC 1B to fill this area |
| Economics 1A or Economics1B |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics |
3 | Major Core CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Math 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | Major List A CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C | Oral Communication | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE A1 or IGETC 1C to fill this area |
| CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B | Humanities | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C2 or IGETC 3B to fill this area |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE B2/B3 | IGETC 5B/5C | Life Science | 3-5 | Must take a course with Lab (L) to satisfy CSU GE B3/IGETC 5C – If not satisfied with CSUGE B1/IGETC 5A course selection |
| Math 11 or Statistics 7 |
Elementary Statistics | 4 | Major Core CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| Math 6* | Math Analysis III | 5 | Major List B *Could use an additional course from Major List A to satisfy this area |
| History 11 or History 12/12H |
History of the United States to 1877 or History of the United States Since 1865 |
3 | CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE B1/B3 | IGETC 5A/5C | Physical Science | 3-5 | Must take a course with Lab (L) to satisfy CSU GE B3/IGETC 5C – If not satisfied with CSUGE B2/IGETC 5B course selection |
| CSU GE D | IGETC 4 | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 For CSU Transfer – Political Science 2 recommended |
| CSU GE E | Lifelong Learning and Self-Development | 3 | CSU GE E |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor to Discuss Options |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: March 1st Deadline
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
