Economics Major (30 hours)

Requirements

A major in economics consists of a minimum of 30 hours of credit in the department. The following are required courses for majors:

ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4020 - Introductory Economic Statistics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4030 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4060 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4090 - Econometrics Credits: 3 hours

Calculus

Majors should choose the remainder of their economics courses in consultation with the undergraduate advisor. A major in economics is also required to take one semester of calculus as a cognate course.

MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 2000 - Calculus with Applications Credits: 4 hours

Mathematics

Those who intend to do graduate work in economics are advised to take additional mathematics courses, such as:

MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the economics major through the College of Arts and Sciences will satisfy the Baccalaureate Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following:

ECON 3050 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3 hours
ECON 4840 - Comparative Economic Systems Credits: 3 hours

Courses By Topic - Economics

Economics Major (30 hours)

Requirements

Calculus

Mathematics

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

Courses By Topic - Economics

Principles and General Theory

Labor and Resource Economics

Money, Credit and Finance

Industrial Organization and Public Control

International Economics

Special Studies