Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This pathway is designed to meet Associate of Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Economics. Are you interested in concepts like supply and demand? Are you curious about human behavior? Do you enjoy working with numbers? If yes, then a degree in economics could be a ...
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate of Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Economics.
Are you interested in concepts like supply and demand? Are you curious about human behavior? Do you enjoy working with numbers? If yes, then a degree in economics could be a good fit for you. This pre-major pathway prepares you to transfer at the 3rd year level to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, or another business-related field.
In this pathway, you鈥檒l study how people鈥檚 choices to satisfy their wants affect the consumption, production and trade of scarce resources. You鈥檒l study topics such as inflation, taxes, pricing, employment, poverty, and capitalism. You'll also gain a theoretical framework to explain choices and behavior that can also be successfully applied to other areas of study, including:
Politics
Law
History
Education
Whether you want a career in business, government or social sciences, the versatile economics degree will provide the framework for a variety of challenging career options.
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This pathway is designed to meet Associate of Arts degree requirements with a concentration in Economics.
Are you interested in concepts like supply and demand? Are you curious about human behavior? Do you enjoy working with numbers? If yes, then a degree in economics could be a good fit for you. This pre-major pathway prepares you to transfer at the 3rd year level to a four-year college to earn a bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, or another business-related field.
In this pathway, you鈥檒l study how people鈥檚 choices to satisfy their wants affect the consumption, production and trade of scarce resources. You鈥檒l study topics such as inflation, taxes, pricing, employment, poverty, and capitalism. You'll also gain a theoretical framework to explain choices and behavior that can also be successfully applied to other areas of study, including:
Politics
Law
History
Education
Whether you want a career in business, government or social sciences, the versatile economics degree will provide the framework for a variety of challenging career options.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree
Quarters
Units
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
Full time : 6
90
You may need more or fewer units depending on your transferred credits, individual situation, and goals.
Before Quarter One
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Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
15
UNITS
To-Do List
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in to meet and discuss your goals.
Please note MATH& 102 and MATH& 141 are offered together as 10 credits. Please see an advisor for your math placement and educational plan.
MATH 102:
神马福利电影院 Algebra
For students in Math and Science. Bridges the gap between Intermediate Algebra and Pre-Calculus functions. Strongly recommended in preparation for MATH& 141(S).
The sequence Math& 141 and Math& 142 covers polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional and algebraic topics; topics in analytic geometry; systems of equations; trig and inverse trig functions; right triangle and oblique triangle trig; polar coordinates; vectors; and related trig applications. Fulfills the QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Introduction to international relations and governmental organizations. Examines major issues in the international arena including nationalism, national sovereignty, globalization, international law, economics, security, environmentalism and foreign policy. Emphasis on issues that foster or frustrate world peace and prosperity.
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.
The sequence Math& 141 and Math& 142 covers polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; related functional and algebraic topics; topics in analytic geometry; systems of equations; trig and inverse trig functions; right triangle and oblique triangle trig; polar coordinates; vectors; and related trig applications.
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English 102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
The sequence MATH&151, &152 and &163 covers limits, differential calculus and its applications, integral calculus and its applications, intro to differential equations, series including Taylor series, vector geometry in three dimensions, multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, double integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates and applications. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree.
Covers the concepts of production, consumption and distribution with emphasis on price determination, production costs and market structures. Application of economic reasoning to public issues and business.
Explores the physical properties and processes of the Earth, including: mineral and rock identification, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, surface processes, and natural hazards related to geologic features such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and others. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Course ID 0839075 Units
CHEM& 121:
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM&121) is intended for nonscience and allied health majors. Completion of CHEM& 121, and either CHEM& 131 or CHEM& 122, fulfills the chemistry requirement for many health science majors (e.g. nursing, dental hygiene, etc). This lab science course covers the fundamentals of chemistry, including: measurements, atomic structure, types of reactions, thermodynamics, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and acid base chemistry. This class has an additional Science Lab Course Fee.
Intro to the macroeconomic measures in the economy: GDP, unemployment and inflation. Examines monetary and fiscal policies and their effects on the interest rate and inflation. Covers economic growth and business cycles.
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Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include:
A bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics, accounting, business, business administration, marketing or a related field at a four-year college or university.
A degree at one of the Seattle 神马福利电影院s.
South Seattle 神马福利电影院 has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including University of Washington, Washington State University and Seattle University. Graduates from South have also transferred to out-of-state institutions.
Program and admissions requirements vary from college to college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.
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