Requirements

A BA major in economics consists of a minimum of 30 hours of credit in the department. No more than 15 hours of transfer credit will be granted toward completion of the BA major. The following are required courses for BA majors:

• ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 2090 - Introductory Economic Statistics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 3390 - Exploring Economic Data Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4030 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours

• OR

• ECON 4031 - Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4060 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
• ECON 4090 - Econometrics Credits: 3 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

Honors in Economics

Economics majors may apply for and receive the Honors in Economics designation on their official transcript. At the time of application, economics majors must have completed 24 credit hours in economics. Applicants must also have completed at least 90 credit hours overall. At least 15 of the credit hours used for the Honors designation must be completed at Western Michigan University. A minimum overall Western Michigan University GPA of 3.5 and a GPA of 3.75 in Economics is required for the Honors designation. Students must also submit a substantial writing sample that shows a capacity for original thought in the interpretation, analysis, and effective communication of economic information. Application forms may be obtained in the Department of Economics Advising Office, 5451 Friedmann Hall. Information is also available at the Department of Economics website: wmich.edu/economics/scholarships.

Courses By Topic - Economics