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Online Economics Associate of Science Degree Associate of Science (AS) at WUV

Economics at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours96

Total Courses16

Term Length1 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Economics degree at WUV?

The Associate of Science in Economics at westerfirld university of virginia introduces students to banking, microeconomics, and engineering economics. The program builds economic literacy and analytical skills grounded in a broad social sciences foundation covering mass communication, English rhetoric, and introductory economics.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Introduction to banking and financial institutions
  • Engineering economics and cost-benefit analysis
  • Microeconomics and market behavior fundamentals
  • English rhetoric and economic communication skills
  • Mass communication in economic and business contexts
  • Social and economic foundations of modern society
Economics at WUV

Courses & CurriculumEconomics curriculum

16 courses: 10 general education, 3 core social sciences, 3 specialist courses.

General Education

10 foundational general education courses.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Social Sciences

3 core social sciences courses.

SS-196Introduction to Mass Communication
SS-395English Rhetoric
SS-812Introduction to Economics

Specialist Courses

3 specialist courses in Economics.

ECO-017Introduction to Banking
ECO-118Introduction to Engineering Economics
ECO-233Introduction to Microeconomics

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Economics degree?

A Associate of Science in Economics from WUV opens doors to rewarding careers in education, research, media, and public service:

  • Banking Assistant — Support operations in retail or commercial banking.
  • Financial Data Analyst — Analyze economic data for businesses and government.
  • Economic Research Assistant — Support economists in data collection and reporting.
  • Continue Your Education — Advance to Bachelor's or higher at WUV.