Roadmap: Economics, BA (AA-T Economics)

The AA-T in Economics guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the ECON 1A , ECON 1B , and STAT 95 requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Economics degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Economics. This major requires grades of “C-” or better in ALL courses required for the major (preparation for major, core courses, and major electives), except ECON 100W which requires a “C” or better. Please consult with a major advisor.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
ECON 100W - Writing Workshop: Economic Reports (must pass with a “C” or better) 4 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
MATH 30 - Calculus I OR MATH 71 - Calculus for Business and Aviation 3 units
**Upper Division Economics Course (except ECON 109 ) 4 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 2 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S 3 units (fulfills Upper Division Area 4 (formerly Area S) + US1)
- if US1 already satisfied, then can take a different Upper Division Area 4 (formerly Area S)
ECON 101 - Microeconomic Analysis 4 units
ECON 102 - Macroeconomic Analysis 4 units
ECON 103A - Introduction to Econometrics and Research Methods 4 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

POLS 170V 3 units (fulfills Upper Division Area 3 (formerly Area V) + US23)
- if US2+3 already satisfied, then can take a different Upper Division Area 3 (formerly Area V)
**Upper Division Economics Courses (except ECON 109 ) 12 total units

4th Semester (15 units)

Upper Division Area 2/5 (formerly Area R) 3 units
ECON 190 - History of Economic Thought OR ECON 191 - Economic Thought of Nobel Prize Winners 4 units
**Upper Division Economics Courses (except ECON 109 ) 8 total 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.

** Students pursuing a specialization in Data Analytics must complete two courses from: ECON 138 , ECON 166 , ECON 195 , or ECON 197 . In addition, students must complete 16 units of 100-level economics electives (excluding ECON 109 ).