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 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