Associate of Arts - Economics - Transfer to a California State University

The study of Economics at Merritt College is intended to provide students with knowledge, appreciation and ability to analyze the production, distribution and consumption of wealth in human society.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program allows students to fulfill lower division major requirements at a community college and guarantees transfer with junior status to the California State University (CSU) system. Those who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees.

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to: • Analyze the current economic conditions in the United States and identify appropriate fiscal and monetary policy options in relation to the US economy. • Apply fundamental economic concepts, including the construction of the primary economic models. • Evaluate complex social and economic problems using the theoretical tools and quantitative methods of economics.

Career opportunities in business, law, journalism, education, politics, finance and banking, government, public and private overseas service, and labor leadership are possible with a degree in economics. Also, candidates can continue their studies at a four-year university.