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.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

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; and demonstrate an understanding of economic theories and functioning of basic microeconomic and macroeconomic systems.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
ECON C2001	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON C2002/C2002H	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
STAT C1000/C1000H/C1000e or ECON 127	Introduction to Statistics or Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business	4-5 or 4
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
MATH 112/112+ or MATH 103E/103E+/103EH	Calculus for Business or Calculus & Analytic Geometry I	5-5.5 or 5-6
LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
BUSAD 120	Business Law I	3
BUSAD 106	Written Business Communications	3
MATH 104E/104EH	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
ACCTG 101	Financial Accounting	5
ACCTG 102	Managerial Accounting	5
CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Any course from List A not used above
ECON 111	Economic History of the United States	3
MATH 105/105H	Multivariable and Vector Calculus	5
MATH 107/107H	Linear Algebra	5
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		21-27

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 DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED 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.