Economics, AA

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CODE: ECONGE-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Social Sciences

DESCRIPTION

The Economics degree builds upon a theoretical foundation and statistical training that prepares students to think analytically and critically to solve complex problems as well as to recognize the component of human behavior reflecting economics as a social science. The Associate of Arts Degree with an Economics Emphasis offers the choice between a General Economics track and an Applied Financial Economics (AFE) track. The General Economics track is a general transfer program for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-level program. The AFE program will assist in preparing students for a multitude of investment and risk management licenses for those seeking to continue in that path. Completion of the AFE track will include an Internship in Financial Economics with interactive participation of financial institutions.

ACADEMIC MAPS AND TRANSFER OPTIONS

Explore the link below for transfer pathways to various institutions.

Academic Maps: AA Economics

Student Learning Outcomes

Distinguish between alternative forms of market structure and their resulting social impact.
Utilize the language of economics to form reasoned judgments about contemporary issues.
Interpret and manipulate economic data.
Create an individual financial plan that utilizes investment science and risk management to optimize decision making processes.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 35

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Recommended: MATH 124 or 124E.

Required: Must earn a grade of C or higher.

MATH 124 - College Algebra
or MATH 124E - College Algebra Expanded or above
_{REMINDER: If a student does not place into the correct college-level MATH course, they are required to complete a preparatory or prerequisite course(s) or attempt to gain a higher score on the MATH placement exam. Such preparatory or prerequisite courses are not part of the degree, may delay degree completion, and will cause the student to complete more credits than the total listed on this degree.}

English Composition (6-8 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Required: Must earn a grade of C or higher in both courses.

Literature (3 Credits)

Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)

Recommended: PHIL 102.

Natural Science (7 Credits)

Seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience.

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or ANTH 110L - Biological Anthropology Lab
or any AST prefix course
or BIOL 101 - Biology for Non-Majors or above
or CHEM 105 - Chemistry, Man and Society or above
or any EGG prefix course
or any ENV prefix course
or GEOG 103 - Physical Geography
or GEOG 104 - Physical Geography Laboratory
or GEOG 117 - Meteorology/Climatology
or any GEOL prefix course
or HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
or any PHYS prefix course

Humanities (6 Credits)

COM 101 - Public Speaking
and one course from the following:
ENG 223 - Themes of Literature or above
or any HIST prefix course
or PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
or PHIL 119 - Introduction to the Old Testament
or PHIL 129 - Introduction to the New Testament
or PHIL 201 - Philosophy Goes to the Movies
or PHIL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy of the Arts
or PHIL 203 - Survey of Existentialism
or any RST prefix course

Fine Arts (3 Credits)

any ART prefix course
or DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation
or any MUS prefix course (except MUS 100)
or PHO 101 - Beginning Photography
or any THTR prefix course (except THTR 275)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History
or
HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
and HIST 111 - Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
or
HIST 111 - Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Values and Diversity

^{All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.}

ENG 231 or ENG 232 or ECON 180 fulfills this requirement.

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENT CREDITS: 25

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics
and ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics
and ECON 261 - Principles of Statistics I
and ECON 262 - Principles of Statistics II
and one 3 credit course from the following:

ECON 100 or ECON 180 or ECON 274 or ECON 275 or ECON 276 or ECON 295

Electives (10 Credits)

Must complete at least 10 credits of 100-level or higher courses, excluding those with the B designation (example 100B), that are NOT listed under General Education or Major Requirements on this degree. It is recommended to consult with a counselor or advisor to determine your options.