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Economics: Social Science concentration (A.A.)

Associate Degree
College of Southern Idaho
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters
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About the Program

Completion of the Economics curriculum meets the general education requirements at all Idaho public universities. Students choosing this major will understand and apply analytical and disciplinary concepts and methods related to business and economics. They will learn to communicate effectively, use effective teamwork and collaboration skills, and solve problems related to business and economics.

CSI Contact: Brett Thompson [email protected] 208.732.6856

Program Requirements

  • FALL SEMESTER FRESHMAN YEAR complete the following 5 requirements
    3 - 17 credits
    FALL SEMESTER FRESHMAN YEAR
    BUSA215 - Information Science/Data Management
    3 credits
    ECON201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
    3 credits
    ENGL101 - Writing and Rhetoric I
    3 credits
    GNED101 - Introduction to General Education
    3 credits
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    MATH160 - Survey of Calculus
    4 credits
    MATH170 - Calculus 1
    5 credits
  • SPRING SEMESTER FRESHMAN YEAR take the following courses, take 3-17 credits
    3 - 17 credits
    SPRING SEMESTER FRESHMAN YEAR
    COMM101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
    3 credits
    ECON202 - Principles of Microeconomics
    3 credits
    ENGL102 - Writing and Rhetoric II
    3 credits
    POLS101 - American National Government
    3 credits
    SCIGGE - Any Gen. Ed. Science Course
    4 credits
    WELL100 - Wellness Sandbox
    1 credit
  • FALL SEMESTER SOPHOMORE YEAR complete the following 5 requirements
    3 - 15 credits
    FALL SEMESTER SOPHOMORE YEAR
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
    3 credits
    PHIL103 - Introduction to Ethics
    3 credits
    BUSA207 - Bus Statistics for Decision Makng 1
    3 credits
    ECON296 - International Economics
    3 credits
    HIST101 - World History I
    3 credits
    ELECGE - Any Additional Gen. Ed. Course
    0 credits
  • SPRING SEMESTER SOPHOMORE YEAR take the following courses, take 3-16 credits
    3 - 16 credits
    Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines. Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
    BUSA208 - Bus Statistics for Decision Makng 2
    3 credits
    HIST102 - World History II
    3 credits
    HUMAGE2 - Any 2nd Gen Ed Humanities Course
    3 credits
    SCIGGE2 - Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course
    4 credits
    ELECGE - Any Additional Gen. Ed. Course
    0 credits
Grand Total Credits
65

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.