Roadmap: Economics, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

ECON 1A - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1A 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 4 + US 1 or US 23 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15-16 units)

ECON 1B - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3 unit(s) (GE Area 4)
MATH 30 - Calculus I OR MATH 71 - Calculus for Business and Aviation 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 2)
GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)
GE Area 3B + US 1 OR US 23 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5A / 5C 3-4 unit(s)*

Year 2

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics OR BUS2 90 - Business Statistics 3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5B / 5C 3-4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

ECON 101 - Microeconomic Analysis 4 unit(s)
ECON 102 - Macroeconomic Analysis 4 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

ECON 100W - Writing Workshop: Economic Reports 4 unit(s) (WID)
ECON 103A - Introduction to Econometrics and Research Methods 4 unit(s)
Upper Division Economics Elective 4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (14 units)

GE UD Area 2/5 3 unit(s)*
GE UD Area 4 3 unit(s)*
Upper Division Economics Elective 4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE UD Area 3 3 unit(s)*
Upper Division Economics Elective OR ECON 190 - History of Economic Thought 4 unit(s)*
Upper Division Economics Elective 4 unit(s)*
Upper Division Economics Elective4 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Economics Elective OR ECON 191 - Economic Thought of Nobel Prize Winners 4 unit(s)*
Upper Division Economics Elective 4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

This plan requires the student has passed the test requirements to be eligible for MATH 30 .

Either 5A or 5B must be taken with a 5C - Laboratory .

It is STRONGLY recommended you see an advisor every semester to stay on track.

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.