Associate in Arts for Transfer - Economics

The AA-T in Economics provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Economics will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Economics or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to Develop a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between the human and environmental forces in their world. Demonstrate an understanding of economic theories and functioning of basic microeconomic and macroeconomic systems.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	ECON 101	Principles of Microeconomics	3
	ECON 102 or ECON 102H	Principles of Macroeconomics Honors Principles of Macroeconomics	3 or 3
	Select one of the following
Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra	STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H or STAT C1000E or ECON 127	Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics - Honors Introduction to Statistics Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business	4 or 4 or 5 or 4
	Select one of the following
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 101, 120, 220B, 118, 90, 90+, or 90EF. Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110 or 110B. Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 110 or 110B.	MATH 112 or MATH 112+ or MATH 103E or MATH 103E+ or MATH 103EH	Calculus for Business Calculus for Business with Support Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Calculus & Analytic Geometry I with Support Honors Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	5 or 5.5 or 5 or 6 or 5
	List A - Select one course from the following
	BUSAD 120	Business Law I	3
ENGLC1000	BUSAD 106	Written Business Communications	3
MATH 103E MATH 103E	MATH 104E or MATH 104EH	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5 5
	ACCTG 101	Financial Accounting	5
ACCTG 101	ACCTG 102	Managerial Accounting	5
	CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
	List B - Select one course from the following
	Any course from List A not used above
	ECON 111	Economic History of the United States	3
MATH 104E or 104EH	MATH 105 or MATH 105H	Multivariable and Vector Calculus Honors Multivariable and Vector Calculus	5 5
MATH 104E, or 104EH.	MATH 107 or MATH 107H	Linear Algebra Honors Linear Algebra	5 5
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		21-25

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.