Economics, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Economics, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree (Economics AA-T) and courses provide students with the analytical tools, real-world applications, and theoretical background necessary to comprehend economic events and understand the role of various economic institutions within the U.S. economy and the motivations and consequences of the interactions between nations and firms in the global economy.
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree (Economics AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or a similar major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from a Ventura College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major.
To earn an Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree, students must meet the following requirements:
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Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
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The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
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The coursework required for the AA-T in Economics as listed in the Ventura College catalog.
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Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
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Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
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Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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| Required Core (14–15 units): | ||
| ECON V01A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON V01B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MATH V46 | Business Calculus | 3-5 |
| or MATH V21A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
| List A: Select one (1) of the following courses (3–5 units): | ||
| ACCT V01A | Financial Accounting | 5 |
| ACCT V01B | Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| BUS V17 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUS V45 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MATH V21B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| List B: Select one (1) of the following courses (3–5 units): | ||
| MATH V21C | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH V22 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Any course from List A not already used (ACCT V01A, ACCT V01B, BUS V17, BUS V45, MATH V21B, POLS C1000) | ||
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| Total Required Major Units | 19-25 | |
| CalGETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (6-9) | |
| Electives (CSU transferrable units to reach 60) | 7-16 | |
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| Total Units | 60 | |
See a counselor or consult assist.org, if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than a CSU.