PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The Department of Economics offers two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The Department also offers students the opportunity to double major in Economics, to minor in Economics, and to enroll in courses that satisfy the University's requirements for general education. To find out more about the Department's course offerings and the two degree programs, you should talk with the the Chair of the Department, the Department advisor, or the University College advisor and check out Why Economics and FAQ to determine what option is best suited to you given your background and career interests.
Bachelor of Arts
The Department of Economics offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in economics. Students selecting this field must complete a minimum of 33 credits (maximum of 48 credits) in economics, including ECN 201 and 202 (6), 305 and 306 (6), 327, 328 (6) and 445 (3).
In addition, at least 12 credits must also be completed from economics courses numbered 300 and above. Students may substitute up to six credits from other departments; three credits from statistics-BAC 201 (3), 202 (3), STA 308 (3), STA 409 (3) or STA 412 (3) - and three other credits from another related course approved by the department chairperson. These substitutions must be filed with the Office of the Dean.
All students are encouraged to take a course in statistics, while students planning to do graduate work are also encouraged to take ECN 375 and ECN 376.
A total of 120 credits is required for graduation. At least 42 of these must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
Bachelor of Science
Students in this curriculum may elect one of two options: economic theory and methods or applied economics. A student must inform the Dean of the option they are choosing.
Applied Economics
A minimum of 31 credits in economics including ECN201, ECN202, ECN305, ECN327, ECN328, ECN375, ECN376, and ECN445. In addition, students must complete COM100, and either BAC202, MTH451 or STA308. This option is designed for students who intend to seek employment as economists immediately after graduation or interested in graduate work such as law and business.
Economic Theory and Methods
A minimum of 31 credits in economics including ECN201, ECN202, ECN305, ECN327, ECN328, ECN376. In addition students must complete MTH141, MTH142, MTH215, MTH243, MTH307, and MTH244 or MTH442 or MTH435. This option is recommended for students preparing for graduate study in economics.
A total of 120 credits is required for graduation.
For more information on where Economics could fit into your studies you should check out the Students page.
