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 Academic 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

ENG1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
ELECTIVE	Economics of Social Issues (ECO 1001) or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
GT-SC1	Any Natural & Physical Science w/Lab (GT-SC1) Course	4
GT-AH	Ethics (PHI 1012) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) or Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course	3
MAT1260	Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

ENG1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
ELECTIVE	College Algebra (MAT 1340) or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
GT-SS	Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course	3
ECO2002	Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1	3
GT-AH	Ethics (PHI 1012) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005) or Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) 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). Both College Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus require the Prerequisite of College Algebra (MAT 1340) to be successfully completed prior to enrolling.

Third Semester

ELECTIVE	College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440) or Any Approved Elective List Course	3
GT-SS	Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course	3
GT-HI1	Any History (GT-HI1) Course	3
ECO2001	Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1	3
ELECTIVE	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

MAT2410	Calculus I: GT-MA1	5
GT-SC1 or GT-SC2	Any Natural & Physical Science (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
ELECTIVE	Any Approved Elective List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Total Credit Hours: 60

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 advisor to monitor your completion progress.