Economics AA-T Degree

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer, also called the Economics AA-T Degree, is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status to a CSU campus in a program or major in Economics for completion of a baccalaureate degree.

This Economics AA-T degree requires students to meet both of the following requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-B).
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

There are no additional graduation requirements. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use the demand and supply model to critically analyze real-world examples and deviations from the optimal output level.
2. Apply accounting and economic concepts and principles in making decisions about firm operations.
3. • Apply fundamental economic concepts and standard economic models to explain the interaction of the major components of the economy regarding relevant economic issues in both the short and long run.
4. Evaluate fundamental macroeconomic topics, the effect and measures of economic fluctuation, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade.

Program Requirements 

¹

 Units for the major may be double counted for CSU GE or IGETC, confer with Counselor.

²

Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).