Economics, BA (2021-2022) (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

STAT 95

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 71 which require a C or better grade), 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 Taken and Passed
ECON 100W - Writing Workshop: Economic Reports
requires grade of C or better 4 units
ECON 101 - Microeconomic Analysis
4 units
Upper Division Major ECON (
ECON 109
may not be used for the Major) 4 units
MATH 30 - Calculus I
OR
MATH 71 - Calculus for Business and Aviation
3 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area S in US History.
HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions
meets US1 and Area S (if US1 was met previously then take a different Area S course) 3 units
ECON 102 - Macroeconomic Analysis
4 units
ECON 103A - Introduction to Econometrics and Research Methods
4 units
University Electives 2 units
Physical Education 2 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area V in US and California Government.
POLS 170V - American Politics in Global Perspective
meets US2,US3 and Area V (if US23 was met previously then take a different Area V course) 3 units
Upper Division Major ECON (
ECON 109
may not be used for the Major) 4 units
Upper Division Major ECON (
ECON 109
may not be used for the Major) 4 units
Upper Division Major ECON (
ECON 109
may not be used for the Major) 4 units

4th Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
ECON 190 - History of Economic Thought
OR
ECON 191 - Economic Thought of Nobel Prize Winners
4 units
Upper Division Major ECON (
ECON 109
may not be used for the Major) 4 units
Upper Division Major ECON (
ECON 109
may not be used for the Major) 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.

Advisor: Matthew Holian Email: matthew.holian@sjsu.edu