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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
ECONOMICS • EDUCATION
ECONOMICS
Economists study how society can best use resources
such as land, raw materials, capital, and labor. They
analyze the relationship between the supply of goods
and services and the demand as well as how these
goods and services are produced, distributed, and
consumed. Some economists work on public issues
such as the control of inflation, business cycles, unemployment,
wage, tax, and tariff policies. Others
collect, analyze, and interpret data on a wide variety of
economic problems, develop theories to explain causes
of these problems, and identify possible solutions.
Economics provides both a general academic
experience and professional preparation. The program
emphasizes economic analysis, institutions, and policy
in America, regional, and urban settings. Economics is
designed to facilitate the students’ matriculation to the
four-year college or to provide an understanding of the
economic world in which we live. Key concepts and
methodology for analysis are emphasized.
Career Opportunities
Budget Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Forecaster
Commodity Economist
Commodity Price Forecaster
Economic Analyst
Economic Forecaster
Economist
Industrial Relations Specialist
Investment Analyst
Faculty
Peter Allan
Henry Young
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate Degree
No Associate degree is offered with a major in
Economics. Economics courses may be used to fulfill
requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a
major in Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree
requirements for this major.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Economics major
• University of California, Riverside
Economics major
ECONOMICS COURSES
ECON 101 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS: MACRO
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: Math 90
or higher with a grade “C” or better).
Introduction to economic theory and analysis with
emphasis on fiscal and monetary policy, capitalism,
national income, employment, money, economic
stability, economic growth and achievements
emphasizing the macro-economic approach. The
purpose is to provide students with an introduction into
major issues facing the world economies, exposing
students to the methods that economists use to study
and solve those issues and economic policy problems of
the 21st century.
ECON 102 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS: MICRO
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: Math 90 or higher with a grade “C” or
better).)
Introduction to economic theory and analysis with
emphasis on basic concepts, the economics of business
organizations and resource allocation, domestic,
international, and world economics. Emphasizes the
micro-economic approach.
ECON 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU
ECON 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU
EDUCATION
The Department of Education and Educational
Technology at Victor Valley College offers certificate
programs for transfer into teaching credential programs
offered at accredited four-year colleges. These
preparatory courses may transfer to Education and
Educational Technology majors when and where
articulation agreements exist. Education is the career
field for those individuals who desire to teach in
elementary and secondary schools, as well as in
colleges and professional education. This field of study
prepares students to participate as teachers and
learning facilitators. Graduates in this field—bachelor’s
degree and postgraduate study required —qualify for a
variety of positions including teaching at the elementary,
secondary, and college levels. Education remains on
the national list of growing occupations.
To obtain a California teaching credential, students must
follow a five-year program by first pursuing a four-year
bachelor’s degree and then completing a fifth year
teaching credential program in which they complete
mostly education courses, including student teaching.
194 2012-2013 Victor Valley College Catalog