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

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
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  
 Subtotal15
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 or GT-SC2) 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  
 Subtotal16
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  
 Subtotal14
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  
 Subtotal15
 Total Credits60
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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.