Economics, AA

Behavioral and Social Sciences Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/behavioralsocial

The degree in economics is designed to provide students with a foundation in macroeconomics and microeconomics theory. Economics majors will acquire knowledge of the principle economic models for understanding how the national economy functions, the fundamental laws of supply and demand, and international trade theory. Students will be able to apply methodologies to assess fiscal and monetary policy, price levels, and the allocation of goods and resources in competitive and monopolistic markets. Competencies will be assessed through regularly scheduled objective and essay examinations and problem solving assignments.

Required Core: 14 units

ECON 101 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3 units
or
ECON 101H - Honors Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3 units
ECON 102 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics Theory 3 units
MATH 165 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 5 units
or
MATH 190 - Single Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 units
HIST 102 - United States History from 1877 to the Present 3 units
or
HIST 102H - Honors United States History from 1877 to the Present 3 units
or
POLI 1 - Governments of the United States and California 3 units
or
POLI 1H - Honors Governments of the United States and California 3 units

List A: 6 units from List A if not already completed as part of the required core.

HIST 101 - United States History to 1877 3 units
HIST 101H - Honors United States History to 1877 3 units
HIST 102 - United States History from 1877 to the Present 3 units
or
HIST 102H - Honors United States History from 1877 to the Present 3 units
HIST 140 - History of Early Civilizations 3 units
HIST 141 - History of Modern Civilizations 3 units
POLI 1 - Governments of the United States and California 3 units
or
POLI 1H - Honors Governments of the United States and California 3 units
POLI 10 - Introduction to International Relations 3 units
or
POLI 10H - Honors Introduction to International Relations 3 units

Total Units: 20

Preparation for the Economics Transfer Major

For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.