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Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Economics will:
• Effectively use industry standard computer skills to accomplish tasks and enhance decision-making.
• Communicate effectively using oral, written and technology skills as appropriate.
• Work with team members and successfully interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assume a leadership role.
• Understand and utilize as necessary, economic theory as it applies in the areas of business and government.
• Apply learning to successfully complete a baccalaureate degree at a four-year university.
• Understand the multi-cultural, global environment of contemporary economics.
• Manage their own career prospects including internships and work experience.
Program Requirements
Students expecting to graduate in two years should have a strong interest in the economy. They should have sufficient skills in mathematics and writing to enroll in MTH 111 College Algebra and WR 121 English Composition.
O R E G O N T R A N S F E R
Economics Transfer Guide for Students Pursuing an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
The AAOT is designed as a general course of study that will transfer to a four-year institution. This is a suggested course of study for the Economics transfer student. See Appendix B for graduation requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Foundational Requirements
Course No. Course Title |
Credits |
WR 121 |
English Composition..................................................... |
3 |
WR 122 |
English Composition: Argumentation.......................... |
3 |
WR 123 |
English Composition: Research or |
|
WR 227 |
Technical Writing........................................................ |
3 |
Writing Credits Required............................................. |
9 |
COMM 111 Fundamentals of Speech................................................... |
3 |
Oral Communication Credits Required........................ |
3 |
MTH 111 College Algebra..............................................................( 4) 1( Four credits apply toward foundational requirements; one credit applies toward electives.) College Level Math Credits Required............................ 4
PE 231 |
Lifetime Health and Fitness........................................... |
3 |
Health / Wellness / Fitness Credits Required.................. |
3 |
Total Foundational Requirements |
19 |
Discipline Studies
( See pages 103 & 104 for course listings. One of the courses must be a cultural literacy course, designated with a usymbol.)
Arts & Letters At least three( 3) courses chosen from at least two( 2) prefixes.
Social Sciences
At least four( 4) courses chosen from at least two( 2) prefixes. Take the following economics courses: EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomics( 4 credits) EC 215 Economic Development in the U. S( 4 credits) EC 220 Contemporary U. S. Economic Issues: Discrimination( 3 credits)
Science / Math / Computer Science
At least four( 4) courses chosen from at least two( 2) prefixes including at least three( 3) laboratory courses in biological and / or physical science. Take the following math courses: MTH 241 Calculus for Biological / Management / Social Sciences.
( 4 credits) MTH 245 Math for Biological / Management / Social Sciences( 4 credits)
Electives
The following courses are suggested electives for the Economics transfer student. EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics( 4 credits) BA 275 Business Quantitative Methods( 4 credits) CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications( 3 credits) CIS 135S Advanced Spreadsheets( 3 credits)
Plus enough additional electives to reach the minimum of 90 credits for the AAOT.
Total Credits Required: 90
Education
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The Education / Child and Family Studies Department offers programs for students who want to become preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers and instructional assistants. If you would like to become an instructional assistant, turn to the Instructional Assistant section of the catalog. If you want to become a preschool teacher, turn to the Child and Family Studies section.
The first step for students who wish to become a K – 12 teacher is to see an Education advisor. Students who want to become K – 12 teachers can take their first two years of coursework at LBCC, then transfer to a fouryear university and work toward their teaching credential. Each College of Education at a University determines the unique path it requires its teaching candidates to take. The Education advisors at LBCC have the most current program information from local universities.
Determine your preferred grade level and / or subject area of teaching as soon as possible. Select the university that you would like to attend following your education at LBCC. These decisions will help you take the courses at LBCC that will most benefit you.
1 – Courses offered that term only. 2 – Other classes may substitute. See advisor. 6 – These courses must have been completed within the last five years. 7 – Course may be taken any term to accommodate a student’ s particular interests and scheduling considerations. See the requirements for the Associate of Science degree for approved courses. 8 – No more than two courses with the same alpha prefix may be used by a student to meet the general education requirement. See an advisor. 9 – A cost-recovery program. See“ Workforce Training” section for details.