An economics degree opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in finance, research and analysis, and also business and public affairs. A degree in economics can also take you even further to pursue a graduate education, from law school to public administration. Whatever your strengths may be, an economics degree will help you join the debate, prepare for a career, and succeed in your future.
Admission requirements for this program beyond university admission requirements.
Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor’s degree requirements.
Core Curriculum – 42 hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 hours
Students who have taken another course in section 080 will still need to complete ECON 2301 with a ‘C' or better.
090 Integrative and Experiential Learning - 6 hours
Students who completed this category thru other coursework should consult with an advisor.
Major Requirements – 48 hours
Required Courses - 15 hours
Economics Foundation - 6 hours
Advanced Economics Core - 9 hours
Prescribed Electives - 33 hours
Economics Foundation Electives - 12 hours
Required:
Choose one:
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Choose two:
Advanced Economics Core Electives - 12 hours
Required:
Choose one:
| ECON 3342 | Business and Economics Forecasting | 3 |
| ECON 4340 | Introduction to Mathematical Economics | 3 |
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Advanced Economics Electives - 9 hours
Choose 9 hours from any advanced ECON electives.
Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor prior to selecting electives.
Minor - hours will vary
A minor MUST be completed to attain BA in Economics.
Minors vary in credit hours required. If applicable, the credit hours in the minor selected may impact the number of free electives required to reach the 120 credit hours needed to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Free Electives - hours will vary
Free elective credit hours at the advanced level may be needed to achieve the institutional minimum of 42 advanced hours and 120 hours for degree plan. Meet with an academic advisor to review your required hours.
Total Credit Hours: 42