Economics
A.A.-T. Economics · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The program strives to motivate students to strengthen their problem-solving, analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and communication skills that will assist them in their further studies and careers. The program further aims to develop marketable students that are responsible citizens aware of and informed about the variety of differing views on current economic events and policy issues and how they impact our lives.
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Economics. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units. Note: Certain STEM ADTs may allow for total degree units up to 66 (TBD).
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or "P") and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue jobs such as budget analysts, cost estimators, and market research analysts.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Recalls or recognizes specific microeconomic rules.
- Applies microeconomic concepts needed to define or solve a particular problem when the concepts are explicitly mentioned.
- Recalls or recognizes specific macroeconomic rules.
- Applies macroeconomic concepts needed to define or solve a particular problem when the concepts are explicitly mentioned.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (14 units) | ||
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH-115 | Applied Calculus 1 | 5 |
| orMATH-C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | |
| Required Electives: List A (3-5 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| ACCT-125 | Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT-126 | Managerial Accounting | |
| BUSI-100 | Introduction to Business | |
| BUSI-103 | Legal Environment of Business | |
| BUSI-105 | Business Communication | |
| COMS-101 | Computer Information Systems | |
| MATH-C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | |
| Required Electives: List B (3-5 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| Any List A course not already used. | ||
| HIST-C1001 | United States History to 1877 | |
| HIST-C1002 | United States History Since 1865 | |
| HIST-150 | History of American Women 1600-1900 | |
| HIST-152 | History of American Women Since 1900 | |
| MATH-220 | Linear Algebra | |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | |
| POLI-145 | International Political Economy | |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| PSYC-123 | Social Psychology | |
| SOCI-C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOCI-122 | Social Problems | |
| Total Units | 20-24 | |
- Those students interested in Calculus should take MATH-108 + MATH-C2210 instead of MATH-115.
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.