Courses
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
Economics
Why Economics?
When you study economics at Heartland Community College you will have the opportunity to learn about the United States economy (including growth, employment, and inflation), consumer and individual decision-making, public sector behavior, economic theory, and real-world economic problems.
If you plan to complete the first two years of study at Heartland and then continue your studies as a economics major at a four-year institution in Illinois, the Associate in Arts (aa) Transfer Preparation Program is the path for you.
Courses needed to transfer to a four-year degree program typically include:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Computer Applications in Business
- Legal Environment of Business
Program Details
Associate in Arts
- Format
- On Campus, Online, Hybrid
- In-District Tuition
- $169/credit hour
- Out-of-District Tuition
- $337/credit hour
- Average Time to Complete
- 2 years
- Financial Options
- Financial Aid is available.
Transfer Guide
Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI)
Heartland Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. IAI courses have been approved for transfer to an Illinois public university. For more information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, please visit the IAI website.
General Education Core Curriculum Requirement
For completion of the Associate in Arts degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 37 general education core curriculum (GECC) hours, within 7 categories, as part of the 60-credit hour degree. Please click on the category to view what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories.
View what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories:
Communications
Fine Arts
Humanities
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Careers in Economics
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Please review the employment information pertaining to your degree or certificate by selecting your intended program at the Heartland Community College Career Coach.
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Contact Information
STEM & Business Division
ICB 2400 & ICN 2000
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-268-8640
Fax: 309-268-7974
Email: stemb@heartland.edu
STEM & Business Contacts
Jennifer Antonini
Coordinator – STEM & Business
Email: Jennifer.Antonini@heartland.edu
Phone: (309) 268-8651