Economics Associate of Arts
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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: Economics of Social Issues (ECO 1001) | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: College Algebra (MAT 1340) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) | 3 |
| ECO 2002 | Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Calculus I (MAT 2410) is required for this degree. Prerequisites for Calculus can be satisfied with
successful completion of either College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440). Both College Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus
require the Prerequisite of College Algebra (MAT 1340) to be successfully completed prior to enrolling.
Third Semester
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| ECO 2001 | Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Calculus I (MAT 2410) is required for this degree. Prerequisites for Calculus can be satisfied with successful completion of either College Trigonometry (
MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (
MAT 1440). If taking
MAT 1440 this semester, you
will not take an additional elective, since MAT 1440 is a 5-credit course.
Fourth Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: Economics of Social Issues (ECO 1001) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: College Algebra (MAT 1340) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Calculus I (MAT 2410) is required for this degree. Prerequisites for Calculus can be satisfied with
successful completion of either College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440). Both College Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus
require the Prerequisite of College Algebra (MAT 1340) to be successfully completed prior to enrolling.
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course. Prefer: College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440) | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) | 4 |
| Approved Elective List | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Note: Calculus I (MAT 2410) is required for this degree. Prerequisites for Calculus can be satisfied with successful completion of either College Trigonometry (
MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (
MAT 1440). If taking
MAT 1440 this semester, you
will not take an additional elective, since MAT 1440 is a 5-credit course.
Spring Semester 5
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| GT-SC1 or GT-SC2 | Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1) or Natural & Physical Non-Lab Science (GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Summer Semester 6
Fall Semester 7
| ECO 2002 | Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8
| ECO 2001 | Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Ethics (PHI 1012) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) | 3 |
| GT- SS | Any Social & Behavioral Science (GT-SS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
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Important Program Notes:
If you take more credits in Mathematics and Science than are listed, it will reduce the 18 credits of electives needed.
Students intending to transfer to Adams State University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, or the University of Northern Colorado may take College Algebra or Finite Mathematics instead of Calculus I.
For Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Denver, and Western Colorado University, Calculus I (MAT 2410) is required for this degree.
If you are Calculus ready, you should complete your Calculus requirement as soon as possible. The Prerequisite for Calculus can be satisfied with either successful completion of College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440). Both College Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus require the Prerequisite of College Algebra (MAT 1340) to be successfully completed prior to enrolling. These courses are listed as recommendations but must be completed unless you satisfy the Prerequisites with appropriate placement. Please see an advisor for more information.
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 Academic Advisor to monitor your completion progress.