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Multidisciplinary Studies - Economics Major A.A.
The Economics program at Houston City College prepares students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally in today’s globally competitive environment. Through engaging coursework and practical analysis of economic systems, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills that apply across a wide range of careers and academic pathways.
- Career Path
- Liberal Arts & Humanities
Programs
Multidisciplinary Studies - Economics Major A.A.
The Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in the following areas: communication, business, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. The requirements below must be completed in addition to Field of Study Curriculum degree requirements in order to complete all program requirements for this specialization.
Economics, the study of how humans allocate scarce resources among competing ends is the most important class a student can take. The reason this is true is because by studying economics students learn how to make decisions efficiently and optimally. This means in the best way possible. Economics is not just about money, it is about making choices.
Economics Field of Study (FOS) Curriculum
Field of Study Coursework:
Bachelor of Science Track:
- ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
- MATH 2413 - Calculus I
Choose one of the following courses:
- BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics
- MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods
Bachelor of Arts Track:
- ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
Choose one of the following courses:
- MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods
- MATH 2413 - Calculus I
Fully Transferable:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university.
For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- Online
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- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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Career Outlook
This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.
Average Salary
50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.
Currently Employed
191 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.
Projected Growth
5.6% projected growth for 2026-2030.