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Economics, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60-68
The Associate in Science Degree, with an emphasis in economics at Triton College examines how markets functions through prices, income, resources, market structures, rates of unemployment, inflation, and other key economic factors. An introduction to how Economics deals with various social problems through basic techniques of analysis, critical thinking, and evaluations of private and public policy issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Economics) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Illustrate core fundamental economic concepts.
- Apply economic models and theories to explain the economic and social issues.
- Demonstrate an awareness of current and historic economic issues and perspectives.
- Evaluate an economic problem using quantitative methods.
- Apply economic research and statistical methodology to critique and create economic research.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| ECO 102 ◊ Macroeconomics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| ECO 170 ◊ # Statistics for Business and Economics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits General Electives | General Elective | 3 |
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| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| ECO 103 ◊ Microeconomics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
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| MAT 134 ◊ # Introduction to Calculus for Business and Social Science | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
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| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
ECO 103◊ may be taken as a General Elective.
MAT 131◊, MAT 134◊: Not all universities require calculus. You can substitute an alternative general education math based on your undergraduate program of study and transfer school choice.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| ACC 101 ◊ Financial Accounting | Core Course | 4 |
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| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| Take Credits Physical or Life Science | Physical or Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits General Electives | General Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
Recommended elective:
| ACC 105 # ◊ Managerial Accounting | Core Course | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Note: ACC 105◊ may be used as a General Elective.
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on specialty and/or chosen transfer school. Meet with the curriculum counselor for specific transfer school recommendations.
See ECO course descriptions.
Chairperson: Bill Decker, Ext. 3509, email: billdecker@trition.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |