Focus Area: Human Sciences
Pathway: Economics Transfer to University of
Illinois at Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
This is a RECOMMENDED course sequence for students interested in pursuing Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago . If
pathway is followed as outlined, student will earn an Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree. One course will satisfy the Human
Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
The Economics program provides instruction on economic institutions and a rigorous foundation in the analytical tools and applied
areas of economics, relying on mathematical and statistical techniques. Students learn how the price system operates; how
consumers, firms, and government institutions allocate scarce resources; and the determinants of national output, inflation,
unemployment, economic growth, and international trade. Laws, regulations, and institutions that influence economic activity are also
studied. After learning the basic tools of microeconomics and macroeconomics in the introductory courses, students go on to study
various applied areas of economics in the more advanced courses. The program provides a strong grounding for many careers in
banking, insurance, service and manufacturing firms, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. It also gives an excellent
background to students who intend to continue their education. In particular, it provides a solid preparation for law school, an MBA
program, and graduate studies in economics, business, public administration, and public policy.
Make informed course choices in consultation with your CCC College Advisor
Communications and Math pre-degree requirements.
Placements based on COMPASS, ACT or department chair
recommendation
English Placement
□ ESL/FS Writing
□ ESL/English 98
□ ESL 99
□ ESL/English 100
D: Degree
GECC:
General
Education
Core
Curriculum
Reading Placement
□ ESL/FS Reading
□ ESL/Reading 99
□ ESL Reading 100
□ Reading 125
Math Placement
□ FS Math I
□ FS Math II
□ Math 98
□ Math 99
College Level Courses that can be taken while in predegree courses
General Education Courses
□ Fine Arts: (May choose 2) Art
103, Music 121, Fine Arts 104
□ Humanities: Afro Am 101
2-Year Program Plan for Full-time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
All classes must be passed with a C or better for transferability.
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SEMESTER 1
English 101- Composition I (3)
Math 143 – Pre-Calculus (6)
CCC CATEGORY
Communications
Elective
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World Language 101 (4)
Econ 201- Macroeconomics (3)
Elective
Social/Behavioral
Science
UIC CATEGORY
University Writing Requirement
Foreign Language
Understanding the Individual &
Society/Economics Major Course
Exploring World Cultures
D GECC
UIC CATEGORY
University Writing Requirement
Quantitative Reasoning/Major
Course
Foreign Language
Understanding U.S.
Society/Economics Major Course
16 CREDIT HOURS
D GECC
Elective Courses
□ College Success
□ World Languages
□ Business 111
□ CIS 120, 123
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SEMESTER 2
English 102- Composition II (3)
World Language 102 (4)
Econ 202 – Microeconomics (3)
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Humanities Course (3)
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Humanities Course (3)
CATEGORY
Elective
Elective
Social/Behavioral
Science
Fine Arts/Humanities
(HD)
Elective
CATEGORY
Elective
UIC CATEGORY
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT
STEPS
DO
THIS - Meet with Advisor to
discuss academic goals and
plan coursework
DO THIS– Visit your campus
Transfer Center
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT
STEPS
DO THIS – Meet with advisor to
confirm plans
DO THIS –Apply to UIC’s
Guaranteed Admission Program
(GAT)NEXT STEPS
Understanding the Creative Arts
16 CREDIT HOURS
D GECC
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SEMESTER 3
World Language 103 (4)
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Life/Physical Science w/ Lab (4)
Mathematics/Science
Analyzing the Natural World
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Social Science Course (3)
Elective
Understanding the Past
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Math 125 – Intro to Statistics (4)
Mathematics/Science
Economics Major Course
World Language
15 CREDIT HOURS
Programs offered at:
DO THIS - Meet with Advisor
and discuss upcoming
deadlines for graduation
DO THIS - Begin seeking
additional four year funding
outlets such as scholarships
and aid
DO THIS - Apply to University of
Illinois at Chicago
Focus Area: Human Sciences
Pathway: Economics Transfer to University of
Illinois at Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
D GECC
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SEMESTER 4
World Language 104 (4)
Life/Physical Science Course w/ Lab (4)
General Education Elective (3)
General Education Elective(3)
CATEGORY
Fine Arts/Humanities
Elective
Elective
Elective
UIC CATEGORY
Foreign Language
Analyzing the Natural World
UIC General Education
UIC General Education
DO THIS – Apply for graduation!
COMPLETION of Associate in
General Studies degree
14 CREDIT HOURS
MINIMUM TOTAL AGS CREDIT HOURS: 60
WRITTEN PATHWAY CREDIT RANGE: 61
University of Illinois at Chicago Program
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters.
SEMESTER 5
CATEGORY
Economics 220 (3)
Economics 300 or 400 (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Economics Major Course
Economics Major Course
Elective
Elective
Elective
15 CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 6
CATEGORY
Economics 221 (3)
Economics Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
200 Level Elective (3)
Economics Major Course
Economics Major Course
Elective
Elective
Advanced Elective
15 CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 7
CATEGORY
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT ACTIONS
Economics 395 (0)
Economics 200, 300, or 400-level (3)
Economics Major Course
Economics Major Course- At least 3
courses must be at or above ECON 320
Economics Major Course- At least 3
courses must be at or above ECON 320
DO THIS- Meet with your Advisors to review
degree progress
DO THIS- Explore opportunities for
undergraduate research, internships,
independent study
DO THIS- Explore jobs, graduate/professional
school opportunities
Economics 200, 300, or 400-level (3)
200 Level Elective (3)
200 Level Elective (3)
200 Level Elective (3)
Advanced Elective
Advanced Elective Advanced Elective
SEMESTER 8
CATEGORY
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT ACTIONS
DO THIS- Attend Orientation
DO THIS- Meet with your Advisors
DO THIS- Get connected to your department
and the campus. Ask your advisor for information
and consult your New Student Academic Guide
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT ACTIONS
DO THIS - Consult your advisors
DO THIS- Explore opportunities for
undergraduate research, internships,
independent study
DO THIS- Attend workshops on careers and
professional development
15 CREDIT HOURS
Economics 200, 300, or 400-level (3)
ACHIEVEMENTS and NEXT ACTIONS
Economics Major Course- At least 3
courses must be at or above ECON 320
Economics 200, 300, or 400-level (3)
Economics Major Course- At least 3
courses must be at or above ECON 320
Economics 200, 300, or 400-level (3)
Economics Major Course- At least 3
courses must be at or above ECON 320
200 Level Elective (3)
Advanced Elective
200 Level Elective (3)
Advanced Elective
15 CREDIT HOURS
MINIMUM TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 60
WRITTEN PATHWAY SEMESTER HOURS TOTAL: 120
DO THIS – Submit your intent to graduate via
my.UIC
DO THIS- Meet with your Major and College
Advisors
DO THIS- Explore jobs, graduate/professional
school with your faculty, Advisors, and Office of
Career Services
COMPLETION of Bachelors degree
Programs offered at:
Focus Area: Human Sciences
Pathway: Economics Transfer to University of
Illinois at Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
Degree Requirements
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CCC Associate in General Studies
English 101
2 Math/Science Courses
2 Humanities/Fine Arts Courses
2 Social Science Courses
Human Diversity Requirement
Total 60 credit hours
UIC Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Required Courses
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ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 220 Microeconomics: Theory and
Applications
ECON 221 Macroeconomics in the World Economy:
Theory and Applications
ECON 270 Statistics for Economics
ECON 300 Econometrics
ECON 395 Research and Writing in Economics
Five additional Economics courses at the 200, 300,
400-level, excluding ECON 441 and ECON 442; at
least three must be numbered 320 or higher.
Total Major Credit Hours: 36
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Econ 120 & 121 at UIC is worth 4 credit hours each.
Students will have to take an additional Economics
elective course to make up for the credit hours.
This Econ elective can be at any level.
CCC Math 125 can count for the Econ 270 statistics
requirement.
Students are required to take 3 courses at the 320 or
above in order to fulfill the 5 electives subrequirement in the major.
Econ 395 requires concurrent registration with
appropriate 300-level course in order to fulfill the
writing-in-the-discipline requirement.
Math 180 Calculus I is not required for the major in
Economics.
Students who plan to go on to graduate school in a
program that emphasizes quantitative skills are
strongly encouraged to take additional mathematics
courses, including Math 180, 181, 210, 215, and 310.
Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences Undergraduate Catalog section for additional
degree requirements and college academic policies.
Programs offered at:
Focus Area: Human Sciences
Pathway: Economics Transfer to University of
Illinois at Chicago
Visit your Academic Advisor, CCC.edu or your College’s Transfer Center for more information
Catalog 2015-2016
Degree Codes: AGS 0203
Programs offered at: