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Economics is a versatile field of study that can lead to careers as an economist, policy analyst, market research analyst,and financial analyst to name a few. The skills and knowledge acquired from studying economics are widely applicable and valued in business, government, and non-profits among others.
Economics is the study of how people make choices when faced with scarcity. Students will learn: 1) The economic problem of scarcity and it’s consequences for decision making by individuals, firms, and society, 2) To evaluate resource allocation and changes within markets and the economy using economic modeling, mathematical and graphical analysis, and 3) Government policy solutions to market failure and the effectiveness of such solutions. The knowledge and skills acquired from an economics degree is useful for positions in management, business, governments, and non-profits, among others. The versatility of an economics degree can lead to a variety of career paths: economist, market research analyst, financial analyst, and public policy analyst to name a few.
Four semesters.
Fulfills many of the lower division requirements for transfer as economics major. UCI, UCLA, UCSD
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Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH 3A* | Calculus 1 | 2A & Major | 5 |
ECON 1 or 1H | Principles of Economics - Micro | 4 & Major | 3 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 2 | College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
MATH 3B | Calculus 2 | 2A & Major | 5 |
ECON 2 or 2H | Principles of Economics - Macro | 4 & Major | 3 |
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1C | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ECON 6 | Environmental and Resource Economics (Fall Only) | 4 | 3 |
POL 1 or POL 4 | American Government or Introduction to Political Science | 4 | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 3A or 3B | 3 |
PHIL 1, PHIL 5, HIST 10 or HIST 11 | Various Philosophy or History Courses (Recommended) | 3B | 3 |
Biological Science | Biological Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ECON 10 or 10H | Statistics for Business and Economics (Spring Only) | 2A | 3 |
ECON 13 | Global Economics (Spring Only) | 4 | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | 5A | 3 |
Physical Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | 5C | 1 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies GE Course | 7 | 3 |
Transfer Elective | UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99) | 2-3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
MATH 11 or MATH 3A* | Brief Course in Calculus or Analytic Geometry and Calculus | B4 & Major | 4-5 |
ECON 1 or 1H | Principles of Economics - Micro | D & Major | 3 |
Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
ECON 2 or 2H | Principles of Economics - Macro | D & Major | 3 |
ECON 10 | Statistics for Business and Economics (Spring Only) | B4 & Major | 3 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ECON Major | Economics AA-T Major Course from List A | Major | 3-5 |
HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History | C2 | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies GE Course | F | 3 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ECON Major | Economics Major Course from List B | Major | 3-5 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
Science Lab | Life Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
Transfer Elective | CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199) | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH 11 or 3A* | Business Calculus or Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 | 2 & Major | 4-5 |
ECON 1 or 1H | Principles of Economics - Micro | 4 & Major | 3 |
Lifelong Health** | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 1 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Various Critical Thinking GE Course | 1C | 3-4 |
ECON 10 or 10H | Statistics for Business and Economics (Spring Only) | 2 & Major | 3 |
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
ECON 2 or 2H | Principles of Economics - Macro | Major | 3 |
Fine Arts | Fine Arts and Languages GE Course | 7 | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ECON 6 | Environmental and Resource Economics (Fall Only) | Major | 3 |
American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
PHIL 1, PHIL 5, HIST 10 or HIST 11 | Various Philosophy or History Courses (Recommended) | 6 | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ECON 13 | Global Economics (Spring Only) | Major | 3 |
ECON Major | Economics AA Major Course from List B | Major | 3-5 |
Lifelong Health** | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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Why choose IVC?
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
With Fast Track Career Paths, at IVC, we give you the tools to quickly enter the workforce and start making money.
Looking to transfer to a four-year university? With the #1 Transfer Rate in California, IVC is the best place to start!