Economics
Associate of Arts Degree
Social & Behavioral Sciences Pathway
CCD.edu/Economics
Economics Transfer Major
The Associate of Arts in economics is designed for you to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at CCD and transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Arts in economics.
In this program, you will explore economic trends and effects of political and social change. You will be prepared to work in banking, finance, insurance, investment and the corporate world. A bachelor's degree in economics prepares you for advanced degrees, teaching careers or employment. Economic analysis skills are needed in many careers and careers in this field often require a master’s degree.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 2001 | Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~ GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One Math Course (GT-MA1) | 4-5 | |
| College Algebra: GT-MA1 | ||
| Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1 | ||
| Calculus I: GT-MA1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECO 2002 | Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 4 | |
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUS 1015 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | ||
| Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1-GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | ||
| Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1~GT-SC2) | 4 | |
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3-5 | |
| Accounting Principles I | ||
| Accounting Principles II | ||
| Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1 | ||
| Calculus I: GT-MA1 | ||
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Subtotal | 16-18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BUS 2026 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to PC Applications | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to PC Applications | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3-5 | |
| Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Calculus I: GT-MA1 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-65 | |
| 1 | You must complete MAT 2410 in this degree. |
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
