Courses

Economics Courses

The Economics department at Highline College offers a variety of classes. Economics classes fulfill the Social Science Area 1 distribution area. The 100 & 200-level courses apply toward Associate degrees, while the 300 & 400-level courses apply toward applicable Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

A complete list of classes we offer is available in the Highline Catalog. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

Course List

The Ampersand (&) Difference

ECON& (Common Course Numbering): In Washington, some courses have the same number across all community and technical colleges. These are “common courses.” If a course from a different college has the same number and subject as Highline’s, and an ampersand (&), then they’re considered the same course. They are designed to transfer seamlessly between these schools. Examples at Highline include ECON& 201 - Microeconomics and ECON& 202 - Macroeconomics.
ECON (Highline-Specific): Courses without the ampersand are unique to Highline College. While they still transfer to four-year universities (often under a Direct Transfer Agreement), they don't have a pre-matched course at every other community or technical college. Examples include ECON 110 - Global Economic Issues and ECON 120 - Economics of Entrepreneurship.