Economics, Associate in Arts

The Economics Associate in Arts is designed to prepare students for transfer into a baccalaureate degree in economics from an institution that offers a broader Political Economy or Social Science perspective to economics. Students planning to transfer to the CSU or UC system should consider the Economics Associate in Arts for Transfer (Economics AA-T) degree. Please review the description of that program in the MPC Catalog for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze markets using microeconomic techniques such as efficiency analysis, market structure analysis and rational behavior analysis as well as use macroeconomic data and apply macroeconomic models in order to understand the macro-economy.

Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements

Required Core
ECON 2Principles of Economics: Macro3
ECON 4Principles of Economics: Micro3
MATH 16Elementary Statistics4
or PSYC 19 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
or SOCI 19 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
MATH 18Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Biology/Soc Sci/Business4
or MATH 20A Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Select two courses from the following:6-7
Financial Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Introduction to American Government and Politics
Gender in American Politics
Gender in American Politics
General Psychology
TOTAL MAJOR UNITS20-21
Additional Requirements39-40
Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. 1
Total Units60
1

Contact an MPC counselor for major preparation at specific institutions.

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.  
 

The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
ENGL 1A
College Composition
or College Composition: Enhanced
3
LIBR 50 Introduction to Library and Research Skills 1
MATH 16
Elementary Statistics
or Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
or Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences
4
ECON 2 Principles of Economics: Macro 3
MPC GE Area C 3
Elective (COUN 10 Recommended) 1
 Units15
Spring
ECON 4 Principles of Economics: Micro 3
MATH 18
Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Biology/Soc Sci/Business
or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
4
MPC GE Area E (BUSI 20 Recommended) 3
MPC GE Area F 3
Electives (ENGL 2 Recommended) 3
 Units16
Year 2
Fall
BUSI 1A
Financial Accounting (BUSI 1A Recommended) 1
or Computer Information Systems
or Introduction to American Government and Politics
or Gender in American Politics
or Gender in American Politics
or General Psychology
4
MPC GE Area B and Lab 4
Electives (SPCH 1 or SPCH 2 Recommended) 3
Electives 3
 Units14
Spring
BUSI 1A
Financial Accounting 1
or Computer Information Systems
or Introduction to American Government and Politics
or Gender in American Politics
or Gender in American Politics
or General Psychology
3
Electives 12
 Units15
 Total Units60
1

Limit one course from POLS 1, POLS 10, or GWOS 10 for major requirements.