Economics Associate of Arts

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Economics. Economic trends and effects of political and social change are explored. Careers often require a master's degree. The Associate of Arts Degree in Economics prepares students to transfer as a junior to a four-year Colorado institution. A BS degree in Economics prepares students for advanced degrees, teaching careers, or employment. Economic analysis skills are needed in many careers. Students will be prepared to work in banking, finance, insurance, investment, and the corporate world.

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First Semester

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
ELECTIVE	ECO 1001 or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
GT- SC1	Any Science (GT-SC1) Course	4
GT- AH	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
ENG 1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
MAT 1260	Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1	3
ECO 2002	Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1	3
GT- AH	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third Semester

GT- HI1	Any History (GT-HI1) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
ECO 2001	Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	2
Total Credit Hours:		14

Fourth Semester

MAT 2410	Calculus I: GT-MA1	5
GT- AH	Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
GT- SC1/2	Any Science (GT-SC1/2) Course	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes: 

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), ECO 2001 and ECO 2002 are required Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) courses.

Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take (8 credits) two gtPathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses (GTSC1, GT-SC2); one must be with laboratory (GT-SC1).

If you take more credits in mathematics and science than are listed, it will reduce the 20 credits of electives needed. 

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.