Economics, BA (2020-2021) (AA-T Economics)

The AA-T in Economics guarantees completion of 60 transferable units and all lower division core GE satisfied. This transfer degree will meet the ECON 1A, ECON 1B, and ECON 3 requirements at SJSU. This major requires grades of C- or better in all courses required in the major (core, area courses, and major electives) except 100W, MATH 30 or MATH 7 which require a grade of C or better. Please consult with a major advisor. Below is the path to the BA Economics degree in 60 semester units with the transfer AA-T Economics degree.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Writing Skills Test (WST) - Taken and Passed
Preparation for Major MATH 30 or MATH 71 . Requires grade of C or better (or if met previously then take an elective) 3 units
ECON 100W - Writing Workshop: Economic Reports (Z) requires grade of C or better 4 units
ECON 101 - Microeconomic Analysis 4 units
Upper division ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area S in US History (or a different Area S if US1 is met prior to transfer) HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions meets US1 and Area S 3 units
ECON 2A - Principles of Macroeconomics Online Lab if needed 1 unit
ECON 2B - Principles of Microeconomics Online Lab if needed 1 unit
ECON 102 - Macroeconomic Analysis 4 units
ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units
Physical Education 2 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area V in US and California Government or a different Area V if US2 and US3 is met prior to transfer. POLS 170V - American Politics in Global Perspective meets US2, US3 and Area V 3 units
ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units
ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units
ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units

4th Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units
ECON course. Select any 100 level course in the Economics Department (ECON 109 may not be used for the major) 4 units
ECON 190 or ECON 191 4 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.