Economics | Central Oregon Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

MathematicsEducation and TrainingEconomics and AccountingEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, p
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1063.00	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Lectures on intermediate-level topics such as price theory, game theory, or introductory econometrics — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate cohorts with routine departmental oversight.
Course materials including syllabi, problem sets, and case studies — revise each semester based on student performance data and instructor feedback in a four-year college environment.
Empirical research manuscripts — draft and submit to peer-reviewed journals, incorporating constructive reviewer feedback through the revision process.
Student class work, papers, and examinations — evaluate with consistent rubrics and return timely, substantive written feedback that promotes deeper economic reasoning.
Course-specific examinations — compile, administer, and grade with growing independence, delegating routine scoring tasks to teaching assistants when appropriate.
Developments in the economics literature — monitor regularly by reading working papers, attending regional conferences, and engaging in collegial discussion to update course content.
Database and information retrieval software — use to access economic datasets such as FRED or WRDS for integrating real-world data examples into lectures and assignments.
Instructional strategies — select and adapt for mixed-ability undergraduate classrooms, applying principles of active learning to improve student engagement with quantitative material.
Student grade records and required compliance documentation — maintain with full accuracy in university administrative systems throughout the academic term.
Foundational curriculum elements — evaluate against program learning outcomes and propose incremental revisions to the curriculum committee for consideration.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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