Economics (BS)

Program Educational Goals

Gain and demonstrate an understanding of foundational economic principles.
Enhance critical thinking skills by using economic concepts and models to explain economic behavior and outcomes, to evaluate policy impact, and to propose solution strategies.
Develop quantitative reasoning by using advanced econometrics and mathematical optimization techniques to construct and solve models, assess solutions, interpret data, and critique empirical research.
Communicate effectively about economic ideas, issues, and analyses.
Understand and evaluate economic events and economic policy.

Four Year Plan

Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (three credits)
Multicultural Requirement (three credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum):
- Creative Arts and Humanities (three credits)
- History and Cultural Change (three credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (three credits)
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (three credits)
Capstone Experience

Economics Major Requirements:

Additional Breadth Requirements:

Courses used to fulfill the University Breadth Requirement above may also be used to fulfill the Economics Breadth Requirements. Minimum grade C- required for all courses used to satisfy the Economics Breadth Requirements.

Nine credits representing at least two areas of Creative Arts and Humanities
Nine credits representing at least two areas of History and Cultural Change (ECON 315 and ECON 316 may apply)
Three credits of Social and Behavioral Sciences (cannot be satisfied by an Economics course)
Four credits of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology (at least one course must have an associated laboratory)

Second Writing Requirement:

A Second Writing Requirement approved by the College of Arts and Sciences. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours, completed with a minimum grade of C-, and the section enrolled must be designated as satisfying the requirement in the academic term completed.

Core:

Minimum grade C-.

ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 103 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 301 - Quantitative Microeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
ECON 304 - Quantitative Macroeconomic Theory Credit(s): 3
ECON 306 - Introduction to Econometrics Credit(s): 3
ECON 422 - Econometric Methods and Models I Credit(s): 3

Economics Electives:

Six additional Economics courses (18 credits) at or above the 300-level, at least three of which are at or above the 400-level.
- Credit will be allowed for only ONE of the following courses: ECON 251 , ECON 255 , ECON 300 or ECON 301 .
- Credit will be allowed for only ONE of the following courses: ECON 303 or ECON 304 .
- Credit will not be allowed for both courses of any of the following sets of corresponding courses: ECON 332 and ECON 433 ; ECON 343 and ECON 444 ; ECON 360 and ECON 463 ; ECON 381 and ECON 483 ; ECON 415 and ECON 422 .

Mathematics & Statistics:

Minimum grade C-.

One of the following:

MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MATH 232 - Integrated Calculus IB Credit(s): 3
MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A Credit(s): 4

Additional MATH course:

At least three credits in addition to MATH 221 , MATH 232 , or MATH 241 must be taken in a 200-level or higher Mathematics course requiring calculus as a prerequisite except MATH 308 .

Statistics:

STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

Related Coursework:

Minimum grade C- required for all courses used to satisfy the Related Coursework requirement.
Nine credits chosen from any 300-level or higher courses in Accounting, Anthropology, Applied Economics & Statistics (except APEC 343 , APEC 399 , and APEC 408 ) Business Administration, Computer Sciences (except CISC 355 , CISC 356 , and CISC 357 ), Energy and Environmental Policy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy (except for UAPP 390 ), Sociology, and Statistics.
- Also acceptable are ACCT 207 , ACCT 208 , any 200-level or above MISY courses, MATH 221 , MATH 232 , or MATH 241 , and any 200-level or above Mathematics course requiring calculus as a prerequisite except MATH 308 .
- Courses used to satisfy the Related Coursework requirement may not be used to fulfill the Mathematics and Quantitative Proficiency requirement.

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient credits must be taken to meet the minimum credits required for the degree. No more than two credits can be from BHAN 120