Economics, A.A.-T
An A.A.-T in Economics for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as an Economics major.
The courses in the A.A.-T in Economics for Transfer provide students with an ability to solve quantitative problems and think critically regarding macro and micro economic ideas and issues they encounter and to demonstrate problem solving through the means of problem based activities.
This Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing this degree is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan and receive university admission and transfer requirements.
AA.ECON.OPTBAAT or AA.ECON.OPTCAAT
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | 3 |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| ENVS-102 | Environmental Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ACCT-124 | Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| U.S. History to 1877 | ||
| U.S. History Since 1865 | ||
| MUS-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| ACCT-125 | Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| BADM-103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MUS-108 | History of Jazz and Blues | 3 |
| HIST-104 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| MATH-135 | Calculus for Social Science and Business | 3 |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| HIST-101 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ACCT-124 | Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| BADM-103 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BIOL-100 | Human Biology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ACCT-125 | Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BADM-201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ECON-201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON-201H | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| ECON-202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON-202H | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-8 | |
| Calculus for Social Science and Business | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| List A: Select one | ||
| Select any course from Required Core not used above or one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | ||
or ACCT-124H | Honors Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | |
| Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | ||
or ACCT-125H | Honors Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | |
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | ||
or MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A not used above or one of the following courses: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Economics | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | ||
or MATH-213H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | |
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18-25 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 9 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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