Overview
Economics is a discipline that studies how people make decisions in a world of scarce
resources. Economics helps us understand how the society functions. It involves a
broad range of topics, including health, education, welfare, crime, inequality, agriculture,
the environment, labor markets, public finance and policy. Economists use theoretical
models and empirical data to inform public policy, household and business decisions.
Careers for economics majors include various roles in businesses, law, government,
non-profit organizations, international relations, and academia.
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is designed
for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in economics or
a related field at a California State University campus. Students completing this
degree are guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU System and given priority
admission to their local CSU, but are not guaranteed admission to a particular campus
or major. Students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university
or college that is not part of the CSU system should consult the specific transfer
requirements of the campus to which they are applying.
