Economics
Associate of Arts Degree
Center for Business, Industry, Technology & Public Service
CCD.edu/Economics
Economics Designation
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 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 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 History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 201 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 4 | |
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy I with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUS 115 | 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 | |
| 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) | 3 | |
| Principles of Animal Biology: GT-SC2 | ||
| Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | ||
| Astronomy of Ancient Cultures: GT-SC2 | ||
| Geology of National Parks GT-SC2 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Accounting Principles I | ||
| Accounting Principles II | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BUS 226 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to PC Applications | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| American Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to PC Applications | ||
| International Relations: GT-SS1 | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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.
