Economics (BA)

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 econometrics and mathematical approaches to solve models, assess solutions, and interpret empirical evidence.
Communicate effectively about economic ideas, issues, and analyses; and develop proficiency in a foreign language.
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

Major Requirements:

Major Breadth Requirements:

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

Nine credits representing at least two subject areas, including cross-lists, of Creative Arts and Humanities
Nine credits representing at least two subject areas, including cross-lists, of History and Cultural Change
Three credits of Social and Behavioral Sciences (cannot be satisfied by an ECON course, including cross-lists)
Seven credits of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology (at least one course must have an associated laboratory). Cannot be satisfied by coursework used to meet the Mathematics & Statistics requirements below. Courses acceptable to satisfy laboratory requirement include:

ARTC 210 - Science of Color Phenomena Credit(s): 4
BISC 104 - Principles of Biology with Laboratory Credit(s): 4
BISC 113 - General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BISC 115 - Human Heredity and Development Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BISC 116 - Elementary Human Physiology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BISC 117 - Elementary Evolutionary Ecology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 4
BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II Credit(s): 4
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 132 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ENWC 215 - Insects and Society Laboratory Credit(s): 1
GEOG 111 - Physical Geography Laboratory Credit(s): 1
GEOG 152 - Climate and Life Credit(s): 4
GEOG 221 - Meteorology Lab Credit(s): 1
GEOL 107 - Geology of Dynamic Earth Credit(s): 4
GEOL 110 - Earth’s Evolving Systems Credit(s): 4
GEOL 113 - Earth Science Credit(s): 4
GEOL 115 - Geological Hazards Laboratory Credit(s): 1
KAAP 309 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
KAAP 310 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 4
PHYS 133 - Introduction to Astronomy Credit(s): 4
PHYS 203 - Fundamentals of Physics with Biomedical Applications I Credit(s): 4
PHYS 204 - Fundamentals of Physics with Biomedical Applications II Credit(s): 4
PHYS 221 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
PHYS 222 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
PHYS 227 - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
PHYS 228 - Fundamentials of Physics Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
SCEN 101 - Physical Science Credit(s): 4
SCEN 102 - Physical Science Credit(s): 4
SCEN 105 - Science on the Scene Credit(s): 4
SCEN 107 - Snack Science Credit(s): 4
SCEN 109 - Art of Botany Credit(s): 4
SCEN 111 - Revolutionary Science Credit(s): 4
SCEN 115 - Origami Science Fablab/Makerspace Credit(s): 4
SCEN 117 - Citizen Science Credit(s): 4
SCEN 119 - Transforming Solar Energy Credit(s): 4

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. Courses used to satisfy the second writing requirement may also be used to satisfy major requirements.

Foreign Language:

Completion of the intermediate-level course (107 or 112) in an ancient or modern language with minimum grades of C-. Languages include ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GREK, GRMN, HEBR, ITAL, JAPN, KORE, LATN, PORT, RUSS and SPAN. Courses used to satisfy the foreign language requirement may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
- The number of credits (0-12) needed and initial placement will depend on the number of years of high school study of foreign language.
  - Students with four or more years of high school work in a single foreign language, or who have gained proficiency in a foreign language by other means, may attempt to fulfill the requirement in that language by taking an exemption examination through the Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department.

Core:

Minimum grade C-.

ECON 101 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 103 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 300 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory without Calculus Credit(s): 3
or
ECON 301 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory with Calculus Credit(s): 3
ECON 303 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory without Calculus Credit(s): 3
or
ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory with Calculus Credit(s): 3
ECON 306 - Data Analysis for Economics and Business 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. Cross-listed courses may apply.
- 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