Economics Requirements

Requirements for the major:

11 credits as follows:

Core Courses: ECON 110, ECON 120, ECON 301, ECON 302, and ECON 303
Calculus: MATH 145
Statistics: MATH 321 or STAT 200
3 Economics electives: BUS 333, ECON 205, ECON 230, ECON 240, ECON 263, ECON 280, BUS 333, ECON 347, ECON 363, ECON 365, ECON 371, ECON 373
        - At least 1 course must be taken at the 300 level
Senior Capstone: ECON 399

Credits in Honors (ECON 400) may substitute for ECON 399 and one of the field courses listed in the elective category above.

The best path is for students to take both Econ 301 and Econ 302 before Econ 303. Econ 301, Econ 302 and Econ 303 are prerequisites for Econ 399.

Students considering graduate programs in economics and related fields are recommended to complete courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Mathematical Analysis. By their junior year they should consult with their economics advisor about preparing for further study.

Students majoring in Economics and majoring or minoring in Business and Management can apply no more than three courses to both programs simultaneously.

With permission of the chair, up to 2 credits in related studies outside the department, including off-campus programs, may be counted toward electives in the major.

Requirements for the minor:

5 credits as follows

ECON 110: Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 120: Introduction to Macroeconomics
STAT 200 or PSYC 281
Choice of:
    MATH 145, ECON 301, and One additional Economics elective
Or
    ECON 302, and Two additional Economics electives 

Note: Independent Study courses may not be used to satisfy elective requirements for the minor.