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Economics Transfer Pathway Associate of Arts Degree

Location(s): In Person and Online

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Program Overview

Major ID: TPEC

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

The Economics Transfer Pathway provides students with the opportunity to study how our society can achieve economic goals. Studying economics helps students in many fields by providing a framework on which to analyze changes that are affecting our collective future.

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the Economics Transfer Pathway AA Degree will be prepared to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Economics. With a degree in Economics you can work in a number of fields within the government and education systems.

The Program’s Macroeconomics and Microeconomics courses meet the Economics requirement for the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) by the Society of Actuaries®.

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to explain market structure and the resulting economic outcomes.
Students will detail the importance of GDP per capita.
Students will be able to effectively identify and use statistical measures.
Students will be able to use basic mathematical functions.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Faculty

Pete Lawson
peter.lawson@saintpaul.edu

Program Advisors

Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors for the Associate of Arts degree and are located in the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For assistance or additional information, please call our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: advising@saintpaul.edu

Additional Requirements

At least 60 earned college-level credits (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC, pre-major or elective credits)
A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1711
Associate of Arts (AA) cumulative GPA of 2.0
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) cumulative GPA of 2.0
Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement: 15 credits.

Program Requirements

Pathway Requirements

ECON 1720 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 1730 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
MATH 1730 - College Algebra 3 Credits (or higher)

One of the following MATH classes 3-5 Credits

MATH 1740 - Introduction to Statistics 4 Credits
MATH 1750 - Trigonometry 3 Credits
MATH 1762 - Pre-Calculus 5 Credits
MATH 2460 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credits

General Electives 6-8 Credits

Any MnTC Goal 5 course; however, the following are recommended:

ECON 1710 - Introduction to the American Economy 3 Credits
ECON 1790 - Special Topics in Economics 1-6 Variable Credits

Pathway Total: 20 Credits

MnTC Requirements

Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List for each Goal Area

Goal 1: Communication 9 Credits

ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
ENGL 1712 - Composition 2 2 Credits
COMM 17XX 3 Credits
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
Fulfilled when 10 goal areas (40 credits) are completed.
Goal 3 Natural Science 7 Credits
Two courses from two different disciplines, one of which must be a lab course.
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
One course numbered between 1700-1799 or 2700-2799.
Goal 5: History, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences 9 Credits
Three courses from two different disciplines.
Pathway courses ECON 1720 - 3 cr and ECON 1730 - 3 cr will count towards Goal 5. One Additional non-ECON course is required.
Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts 9 Credits
Three courses from two different disciplines.
Goal Areas 7-10
Select courses to meet all 10 Goal Areas

MnTC Requirements Total: 40 Credits

Course Sequence

Students are allowed to take the courses in any sequence. However, all course prerequisites need to be followed. For specific suggestions, please speak with a Pathway Advisor or the program faculty. Students should consult with the Program Advisor each semester.

Not all courses are offered each semester, a selection of courses is offered summer term.

First Semester

ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
ECON 1730 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
Goal 5: History, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits (non ECON)
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits
Goal 7: Human Diversity 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 16

Second Semester

ECON 1710 - Introduction to the American Economy 3 Credits
Goal 1: COMM 17XX 3 Credits
MATH 1730 - College Algebra 3 Credits
Goal 3: Natural Science 3 Credits
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Third Semester

ENGL 1712 - Composition 2 2 Credits
ECON 1720 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
Goal 3: Natural Science w/lab 4 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits
Goals 1-10: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

Select one of the following MATH classes 3-5 Credits
MATH 1740 - Introduction to Statistics 4 Credits
OR
MATH 1750 - Trigonometry 3 Credits
OR
MATH 1762 - Pre-Calculus 5 Credits
OR
MATH 2460 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits
Goal 10: People and the Environment 3 Credits
Goals 1-10: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 3-5 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 14

Total Program Credits: 60

If courses are counted in both the Pathway Requirements and the MnTC Requirements students may need to complete additional classes to reach the 60 credit total.

Information is subject to change.This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900

Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Comprehension or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900

Arithmetic: Score of 200+

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.