Economics
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
| 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 |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| 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
- 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