DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A.A. Degree
The degree in economics is designed to provide students with a foundation in macroeconomics and microeconomics theory. Economics majors will acquire knowledge of the principle economic models for understanding how the national economy functions, the fundamental laws of supply and demand, and international trade theory. Students will be able to apply methodologies to assess fiscal and monetary policy, price levels, and the allocation of goods and resources in competitive and monopolistic markets. Competencies will be assessed through regularly scheduled objective and essay examinations and problem solving assignments.

El Camino College Major Requirements
Complete the Following:
Economics 1, 2,
Mathematics 160 and 161 or 190 and 191; 

And choose two courses from the following:
History 101, 102, 140, 141
Political Science 1

Total Units: 19-22

Preparation for the Transfer Major

 The following transfer guide sheets provide the lower division requirements or prerequisites for a specific major at a four-year university. Students will also need to complete transfer admission and general education requirements for the university they plan to attend. Not all majors and universities are provided in this list. For a more complete listing, please check ASSIST for CSU and UC campuses.

The information on these documents is subject to change without notice. Please review a current catalog of the transfer campus, the ASSIST website, and consult with a counselor for more information.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

Pre-Major Courses: Business 1A, 1B; Economics 1 and 2; Math 160 or 190; CIS 13; Economics 2 will double count for major preparation and general education.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

Pre-Major Courses: Business 1A and 1B; Economics 1 and 2; Math 160 and 161 or 190
Recommended preparation for graduate study: Math 190, 191, 220
Major Options: Business Economics or Mathematical Economics & Economic Theory

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

University Requirement: English 1C
Pre-Major Courses: Economics 1, 2; Math 150; Option 1) Applied Economics: add Business 1A-1B; CIS 13; Math 160 or 190. Option 2) Social and Behavioral Sciences: add Business 1A-1B; Math 160

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

Pre-Major Courses: Business 1A and 28; Economics 1 and 2; Math 150 and 160 or 190. Recommended for graduate study: Math 190-191.
* All courses must be completed with a "C" or better.

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

Pre-Major Courses: Economics 1 and 2 or 5; Math 190-191; Business 1A; English 1C

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO

Pre-Major Courses: Economics 1 and 2; Support courses: Business 1A and 1B; Law 5; Math 150 and Math 160 or 190-191;

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

*Impacted major
Pre-Major Courses: Business 1A; Economics 1 and 2; Math 150, Math 140 and 160 or 190; CIS 13
Options available in International Economics, Pre-professional Studies, Quantitative Analysis

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

Pre-Major Courses: Economics 1 and 2; Math 190 and 191 or 160 and 161. The average GPA of students admitted is 3.5 in prerequisites for the major. Complete as many lower division requirements as possible before transfer. In general, applicants are selected primarily based upon strength of academic preparation and grade point average.

*Note: Transfer students MUST complete IGETC or L&S Requirements in Reading and Composition, Foreign Language, and Quantitative Reasoning by the end of the spring term prior to fall transfer at Berkeley.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

Pre-Major Courses: Economics 1 and 2; CS 3 and 30; Math 190 and 191, 220, 270 (students may take Math 4 at UCI or Math 220 and 270 at ECC); Two courses from Anthropology 1, 2, 3, Geography 1, 2, 5, Political Science 3, Psychology 5, Sociology 101

* While not required for admission, all Social Sciences majors must satisfy a mathematics requirement and a computer education course. Courses that students can take at ECC to satisfy the requirement are Math 190 (already part of the major for Economics) and Computer Science 3 and 30 or take courses at UCI, students should refer to www.assist.org

 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

* Impacted, highly selective
Fall Applicants Only - The average GPA of students admitted is about 3.70.
Pre-Major Courses for Economics: English 1B or 1C; Economics 1 and 2; Math 190 and 191
Pre-major Courses for Business Economics: Business 1A-1B; English 1B or 1C; Economics 1 and 2; Math 190 and 191
Pre-Major Courses for Economics/International Area Studies (International Business or Government Service): Program has been suspended

Notes: 1. Once admitted to a major outside the Department of Economics, a change of major to any of the three Economics majors will not be permitted. 2. If pursuing a double major in Economics and a second major, apply only to the Economics major.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO

B.A. Economics: Economics 1 and 2; Math 190, 191, and 220 (highly recommended for graduate study)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA

B.A. Economics: Economics 1 and 2; Math 190 and 191 and 270.
B.A. Economics and Accounting: Economics 1 and 2; Business 1A and 1B; Math 150, Math 190 and 191 or Math 160 and 161

*Note: Students are initially admitted to the pre-major. Only the first repeat of any pre-major course will
be accepted by the Department of Economics in determining full admission to the full major. The criteria
is subject to annual review and revision, interested students should consult the department directly to
obtain current information regarding specific additional criteria for admission to the full major.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Math 160-161 or 190; Economics 1, 2