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Economics AA-T Degree - Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, Univ of Cal or Cal State Univ

This AA-T degree in Economics provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission to the California State University system with junior status.  The AA-T may be obtained by completing 60 transferable semester units with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.

Total Units:
57-64

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECON 302 Z
Principles of Macroeconomics or
3
MATH 100 or 102 or 1 yr of HS Elem Algebra; Advisory: MATH 120 or 125
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
IGETC Area 4
ECON 304
Principles of Microeconomics
3
MATH 100 or 102 or 1 yr of HS Elem Algebra; Advisory: MATH 120 or 125
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
IGETC Area 4
IGETC Area 1A-English Composition Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 1A
ECON 310 1
Statistics for Business and Economics or
3
MATH 120 or 125
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 2
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or
3
MATH 120 or 125
F, S
IGETC Area 2
STAT 300 Z
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
MATH 120 or 125
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 2
IGETC Area 3A-Arts Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3A
IGETC Area 4-Social & Behavioral Sci 2 Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 4
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Suggested for ECON major students.

2 Select a course not in ECON. A total of 6 units from 2 disciplines is required to meet IGETC Area 4.

Semester 2

12-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECON 302 1 Z
Principles of Macroeconomics or
3
MATH 100 or 102 or 1 yr of HS Elem Algebra; Advisory: MAT 120 or 125
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
IGETC Area 4
ECON 304 1
Principles of Microeconomics
3
MATH 100 or 102 or 1 yr of HS Elem Algebra; Advisory: MAT 120 or 125
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
IGETC Area 4
ACCT 301 2 Z
Financial Accounting or
4
Advisory: ACCT 101, BUS 105, MATH 120 or MATH 125
F(O), S, Su
ACCT 311
Managerial Accounting or
4
ACCT 301
Check Class Schedule for offering
MATH 401 Z
Calculus II or
5
MATH 400
Check Class Schedule for offering
IGETC Area 2
CISC 310 Z
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
Advisory: familiiar with basic functions of word process, spreadsheet, web browswer software applications
Check Class Schedule
Any Transferable Elective 3
3-5
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 1B-Critical Thinking Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 1B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Select course not taken in Semester 1.

2 Suggested.

3 Suggestion-MATH 335 Trig w/ College Algebra (5 units); Pre-req: MATH 120 & Geometry or HS Geometry; F, S; MATH 335 is the pre-req for MATH 370. Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

16-18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECON 306 1
Environmental Economics or
3
Advisory: MATH 120 or 125 or 1 yr HS Algebra II
F
IGETC Area 4
AGB 321
Agriculture Economics
3
F
Any Transferable Elective 2
3-5
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5B-Biological Sciences Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5A or 5B
IGETC Area 5C-Biol/Phys Sci Lab Z
1
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5C
IGETC Area 1C-Oral Communication Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 1C
IGETC Area 3A-Arts or 3B-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3A or 3B
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Suggested.

2 Suggestion-MATH 370 Pre-Calc (5 units); Pre-req: MATH 335; F, S; MATH 370 is pre-req for MATH 400. Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 400 Z
Calculus I
5
MATH 370
F, S
IGETC Area 2
IGETC Area 3B-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 3B
IGETC Area 5A-Physical Sciences Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 5A
IGETC Area 7-Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S, Su
IGETC Area 7
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = Online available, (P) = Partially online

Career Options/Outlook:

Economists conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to producing and distributing goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Economic Analysis Director, Economic Analyst, Economic Consultant, Economist, Forensic Economist, Health Researcher, Professor, Professor of Economics, Project Economist, Research Analyst, as well as a wide range of positions in many businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations

Projected job openings in California (2020-2028):

170

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

24% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$105,630/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 17, 2023

Counselor Contact: Chris Torres  | Faculty Contact: Edwin Fagin

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