My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Mission & Description
You can earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree at FRCC and transfer to any public four-year college or university in Colorado in Economics.
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Career Opportunities
A degree in Economics opens the door to many careers such as:
- Economist
- Teacher
- Arbitrator
- Lawyer
- Stock broker
- Government official or worker
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ECO 101 | Economics of Social Issues | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________ | 4-5 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GT- HI1 | History (GT-HI1): __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Fourth Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.
| MAT 201 | Calculus I | 5 |
| GT- AH | Arts & Humanities (GT-AH): ___________ | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1): ___________ | 4-5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |