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The Department of Economics offers two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree

Students selecting this field must complete a minimum of 30 credits (maximum 48) in Economics, including:
  • ECN 201 and 202 (6 credits)
  • ECN 305 and 306 (6 credits)
  • ECN 324 or 327 (3 credits), and
  • ECN 323 or 328 (3 credits)

In addition, at least 12 credits must be completed from Economics courses numbered 300 or above.

Students may substitute up to six credits from related courses taught by other departments. Three of these credits may be from Statistics (BUS 210, 212; STA 308, 409, or 412) and do not require departmental approval. Students may also substitute any other course at the University with permission of the Economics Department Chair. Normally, the Chair will approve only courses that are at the 300 level or above and have a strong economics component. Students planning to do graduate work in Economics are encouraged to take ECN 375, 376 and at least one semester of Statistics.

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 (B.S.) Degree

Students in this curriculum may elect one of two options:
  • Applied Economics, or
  • Economic Theory and Methods
A student must inform the Dean of the option they are choosing.

Applied Economics
This option is designed for students who intend to seek employment as economists immediately after graduation, or who are interested in graduate work in areas such as Law and Business.

This option requires a minimum of 31 credits in Economics including:
  • ECN 201
  • ECN 202
  • ECN 305
  • ECN 327
  • ECN 328
  • ECN 375
  • ECN 376
In addition, students must complete:
  • COM 100
  • BUS 212 or MTH 451 or STA 308

Economic Theory and Methods
This option is recommended for students preparing for graduate study in Economics. It requires a minimum of 31 credits in Economics including:

  • ECN 201
  • ECN 202
  • ECN 305
  • ECN 327
  • ECN 328
  • ECN 376
In addition students must complete:
  • MTH 141
  • MTH 142
  • MTH 215
  • MTH 243
  • MTH 307
  • MTH 244 or MTH442 or MTH435

A total of 120 credits is required for graduation.

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