Economics

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree is a curricular pattern designed specifically to transfer students as Economics majors with junior status to the CSU system. Though the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer also provides broad general preparation for Economics majors entering any four-year university, students must consult the specific requirements of any non-CSU campus to which they are applying. Students earning the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer will be provided with a deep appreciation of how the economy functions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Describe, analyze and evaluate economic concepts, paradigms, and theories of the economy.
  • Analyze data to identify major current economic problems and use economic theory to analyze and evaluate the problems.
  • Identify current governmental policies to remedy economics problems and assess the effectiveness of these policies.

Economics

0-15 units
Fall/Spring Units
English C1000 4
Math 1A 4
Economics 7/ 7H or 8/ 8H  3
Communication Studies 1, 6, or 9 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer) Units
Political Science C1000 3
16-30 units
Fall/spring Units
English 1B/1BH 4
Math 1B  4
Economics 8/ 8H or 7/ 7H 3
History 6/6H or 7/7H 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer) Units
Language other than English (LOTE Only for UC Transfer- See a Counselor)  4-5
*LOTE can be met with 2 years of the same language in high school (C or better grade)
31-45 units
Fall/spring Units
Economics 5, 6, or 10 3
STAT-C1000/C1000H 4
Biology 19  3
Music 25 or 26 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer) Units
Any CSU/ UC Elective 3
45-60+ units
Fall/spring Units
Economics 9/ 9H 3
Sociology 12  3
History 6/6H or 7/7H 3
Oceanography or Geology 1/1L 4

For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.

Milestones

Milestones are courses, co-curricular activities and recommendations from your Student Success Team that will keep you on track towards completion of your degree. Check off your milestones as you complete them.
  • Complete English C1000 (transfer-level English)
  • Complete transfer-level math
  • Complete Entry Level Course
  • Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
  • Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
  • Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
  • Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
  • Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
  • Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
  • Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
  • Research Potential Clubs on Campus
  • Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
  • Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
  • Research transfer institutions
  • Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
  • Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
  • Participate in a research activity (meet with Faculty Advisor)

Careers for Economists

Salaries Range : $63,880 - $110,580

  • Finance and Insurance 
  • Fed Govt., excluding postal service
  • Scientific Research and development
  • Management and technical consulting services 
  • State and Local Govt., excluding education and hospitals