Contact Information
- Division
- Business, Technology and Public Service
- Dean
- Jill Alcorn
- Associate Dean
- Vance Klinke
- Division Office
- W 107, Rocklin Campus
Overview
Economics is the academic discipline that deals with the way societies produce and consume goods and services. As a descriptive discipline, it is concerned with accurate portrayals of national economies, as well as those of regions, firms and individuals. As an analytical discipline its tools are used to order, modify and describe economic activity.
TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Economics are available in the Counseling Center. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Positions for which four-year graduates in Economics are qualified are found in government service, banking and industry.
Faculty
Stan C. Spencer
Professor, Economics
A.A., Sierra College
A.S., Sierra College
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
Preeti Tickoo
Professor, Economics
B.A., University of Pune
M.A., University of Pune
M.B.A., University of Pune
Degrees/Certificates
Economics for Transfer
AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree (AA-T) program provides students with a strong foundation in Economics. Upon completion of the program, students will use critical thinking to demonstrate an understanding of major Economics concepts, including solving quantitative problems with such issues as opportunity costs, markets and profit maximization; analyze the basic principles underlying the economic way of thinking; list and distinguish basic economic terms; and analyze the supply and demand model.
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Economics or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.
To earn the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:
- completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.
It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 0042 | Business Calculus | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Select 3-4 units from the following: | 3-6 | |
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Managerial Accounting | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Business Law | ||
| Business Information Systems | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Programming Concepts and Methodology I | ||
| Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | ||
| Calculus for Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Calculus for Social and Life Sciences | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Select 3-4 units from the following or unused course(s) from the preceding area: | 3-4 | |
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | ||
| Total Units | 20-24 | |
Courses
Understanding course descriptions
ECON 0028. Independent Study
Units: 1-3
Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
ECON C2001. Principles of Microeconomics
Units: 3
Formerly known as ECON 0001B
Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra
Hours: 54 lecture
An introductory course using microeconomic models to understand individual decisions by consumers and firms, market outcomes including market failure, elasticity, market structures, labor markets, inequality, and the impact of government policies. (C-ID ECON 201) (CSU, UC)
ECON C2002. Principles of Macroeconomics
Units: 3
Formerly known as ECON 0001A
Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of elementary algebra
Hours: 54 lecture
An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. (C-ID ECON 202) (CSU, UC)
