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 | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| U.S. History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECO 2002 | Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Literature of Women: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | ||
| Global Climate Change: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 1 | 5 |
| 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 | ||
| Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1 | ||
| Spanish Language for Heritage and Intermediate-Mid Speakers: GT-AH4 | ||
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | ||
| Global Climate Change: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| 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 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| COM 1010 | Communicating through Technology | 1 |
| ECO 1075 | Special Topics | 1 |
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | ||
| Global Climate Change: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | ||
| Global Climate Change: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective Course | 3 | |
| Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Global Climate Change: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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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.
