Economics
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
The Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is designed to satisfy lower division general education and business requirements at Washington's public four-year colleges and universities. Students will take courses in math, economics, and statistics to prepare them for entry into competitive economics programs. Students who complete the degree with a focus on Economics can eventually pursue careers as financial analysts, consultants, economists, researchers, teachers, and lawyers.
Completion of this program is designed to prepare students for further education at a four-year college or university in Economics or Business.
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Program Information
The Economics pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, International Studies, or a related field at a four-year college or university. You may also want to consider simultaneously studying Math, Physics, or Engineering.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Economics graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Economics programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Economics pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts-DTA (AA) degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
- Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
- If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
- Research and apply for grants and scholarships.
Quarter 1, 18 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| MATH& 141 | Precalculus I | 5 |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
| ECON& 201 or ECON& 202 | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| MATH& 142 | Precalculus II | 5 |
| ECON& 201 or ECON& 202 | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 | |
| Visual, Literary and Perf Arts | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| World Languages 1 | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus 3 | 5 | |
| Visual, Literary and Perf Arts | 5 | |
| World Languages 2 | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 146 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
| Natural World | 5 | |
| World Languages 3 | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_ECON
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
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