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Economics Major/Minor Pre-Fall 2019

Declaration before Fall 2019

Last update: January 2025

Faculty Advisor

  • Prachi Gupta

    Prachi Gupta

      • Economics

        • Assistant Professor / Faculty Advisor for the Economics Major

          Programs

          • Undergraduate

Major Overview

The major in economics exposes a student to the economist’s way of thinking about social problems and behavior. The major helps a student understand the economic aspects of current events and public policy and it is a good preparation for careers in public policy, law and business. There is also a cooperative Education (internship) option. Through this program, students may gain valuable work experience which can enhance their job market prospects upon graduation. By completing an academic research project under guidance of a faculty member, Co-op students may earn credit for Economics 3581. The BA major, which also provides the essential background for study of economics, is designed for those who are planning for careers in economics, among other Liberal Arts fields, as well as professional careers.

University and College of Liberal Arts Requirements

Students will follow College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate (B.A.) Degree Requirements.

College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Major Requirements

 37 credits required

 Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C- or higher

 

2 Introductory Economics courses

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 1101 / 1901Macroeconomic Principles3
Economics 1102 / 1902Microeconomic Principles3

Prerequisites: Math 0701 or 0702
These courses are prerequisites for most of the Economics 2000-3900 courses. Check specific course descriptions for details.

 

2 Economic Theory courses

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3501Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis3
Economics 3502Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis3

 

1 Statistics course

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3-6
Statistics 2103Statistical Business Analytics 
Statistics 2101 and Statistics 2102Statistical Methods and Concepts
Selected Statistical Applications		 
Math 2031Probability and Statistics 

Prerequisites: STAT 1001 OR STAT 1102 OR MATH 1021 OR MATH 1022 OR 1041 OR Placement into MATH 1041

 

1 additional Economics course

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3563International Trade 
Economics 3564International Monetary Economics 

 

3 Electives in Economics at the 3000-level or above

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3

 

Writing-Intensive Elective

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3596Energy, Ecology, & Economy 
Economics 3597Health Economics 
Economics 3696Behavioral Economics 
Economics 3697*The Economics of Sports 

*Students who have earned credit for ECON 3541 will not receive additional credit for ECON 3697.

 

1 additional 3000-level elective in Economics or approved CLA elective 2000-level or above**

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3000+  
College of Liberal Arts 2000+  

**This course is to be chosen in consultation with the Economics faculty advisor. Students preparing for graduate study in Economics or in an Economics-related area are strongly encouraged to take Economics 3504 (Mathematical Economics), Economics 3503 (Introduction to Econometrics), and courses in calculus and linear algebra in the Mathematics Department.

 

Capstone Course

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3598Economics Writing Seminar3

Prerequisites: Econ 3501 and 3502

 

Approved College of Liberal Arts [CLA] / College of Science and Technology [CST] Electives by department for Economics Major

Check prerequisites for desired courses prior to registration.

CLA DepartmentCourse number
African American Studies2201, 2205, 2211, 2248
American Studies2012, 2041, 2065, 2071, 2072, 2096, 2107, 3041
Anthropology2396, 3322, 3327, 3331, 3333
Asian Studies2074, 2097, 2351, 2501, 2504
Criminal Justice2401, 2501, 3401, 3403, 4001
English2596, 2696, 2796
Environmental Studies3051, 3054, 3097, 3152, 3265, 4096
Geography & Urban Studies2014, 2031, 2032, 2097, 3054, 3097, 4018, 4056, 4096
History2213, 2501, 2504, 3228, 3811
Philosophy2154, 3211, 3216, 3243, 4221
Political Science2102, 2103, 2201, 2321, 2331, 2441, 2496, 3131, 3132, 3134, 3151, 3152, 3153, 3154, 3155, 3161, 3196, 3252, 3265, 3296, 3332, 3421
Sociology2111, 2145, 2163, 2171, 3219, 3221, 3251, 3256, 3258
Women’s Studies3258, 3277

 

CST DepartmentCourse number
Biology3101
CIS2000+
Mathematics2000+

 

Minor Requirements

18 credits required

Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C- or higher

 

2 Introductory Economics courses

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 1101 / 1901Macroeconomic Principles3
Economics 1102 / 1902Microeconomic Principles3

Prerequisites: Math 0701 or 0702
These courses are prerequisites for most of the Economics 2000-3900 courses. Check specific course descriptions for details.

 

1 Economic Theory cours

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Economics 3501Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis 
Economics 3502Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis 

 

3 Electives in Economics at the 3000-level or above

 Course TitleCredits
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3
Economics 3000+ 3

If both ECON 3501 and ECON 3502 are taken, one course will satisfy one ECON 3000+ elective requirement.