Program Requirements
The Department of Economics offers various programs of study ultimately leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Economics, or an Economics Minor. Here you can find information on the programs offered and the requirements needed to fulfill them.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Economics
The Department of Economics offers programs leading to B.A. and B.S. degrees. A student may choose an option in Economic Theory, Applied Economics, or Law and Economics.
Recommended electives for economics majors are political science, finance, or mathematics depending upon the student's specific interests.
Economic Theory
This option provides a broad-based background to the many specialties within the realm of economics. It provides a comprehensive overview to those who plan to pursue graduate study in Economics. It is also appropriate as a terminal degree for those who seek a diverse background in Economics.
Requirements:
- ECON 2201 (3 cr)- Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2202 (3 cr)- Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 3301 (3 cr)- Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 3302 (3 cr)- Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 4474 (3 cr)- Senior Seminar
- ECON 4485 (3 cr)- Econometrics
- MATH 1160 (3 cr)- Applied Calculus OR MATH 1170 (4 cr)- Calculus I
- MATH 1153 (3 cr)- Introduction to Statistics OR MGT 2216 (3 cr)- Business Statistics
Plus 15 additional hours of upper-division courses in economics and 6 additional hours in advisor approved courses.
Applied Economics
This option is designed for students wishing to major in business economics, pre-law, political economy, or any other applied area approved by the student's departmental advisor.
Requirements:
- ECON 2201 (3 cr)- Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2202 (3 cr)- Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 3301 (3 cr)- Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 3302 (3 cr)- Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 4474 (3 cr)- Senior Seminar
- ECON 4485 (3 cr)- Econometrics
- MATH 1143 (3 cr)- College Algebra
- MATH 1153 (3 cr)- Introduction to Statistics OR MGT 2216 (3 cr)- Business Statistics
Plus 12 additional upper-division economics credits and a personalized area of emphasis created by choosing classes in consultation with an economics advisor.
The personal area of emphasis is typically 12-15 credits and is selected by the student with prior approval from their Department of Economics faculty advisor.
Law and Economics
Economics is widely viewed as a very good major for students planning to attend law school. This option provides a clearly specific path for those planning to pursue a career in the legal professions. Students choosing this option must obtain a B.A. rather than a B.S., and must partially satisfy Objective 4 using PHIL 1103.
Requirements:
- ECON 2201 (3 cr)- Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2202 (3 cr)- Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 3301 (3 cr)- Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 3302 (3 cr)- Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 4474 (3 cr)- Senior Seminar
- ECON 4482 (1-9 cr)- Internship*
- ECON 4485 (3 cr)- Econometrics
- ENGL 4401 (3 cr)- Advanced Composition
- PHIL 2201 (3 cr)- Introduction to Logic
- MATH 1160 (3 cr)- Applied Calculus OR MATH 1170 (4 cr)- Calculus I
- MATH 1153 (3 cr)- Introduction to Statistics
- *Internship must be with a member of the legal profession.
Plus 18 credits chosen from the following:
- ANTH 4478 (3 cr)- Federal Indian Law
- ANTH 4479 (3 cr)- Tribal Governments
- ENGL 4410 (3 cr)- Writing Internship (max of 3 credits)
- HCA 3375 (3 cr)- Health Law and Bioethics
- MC 4440 (3 cr)- Media Law and Ethics
- MGT 4461 (3 cr)- Business Law
- MGT 4480 (3 cr)- Labor and Employment Law
- PHIL 4450 (3 cr)- Ethical Theory
- POLS 3342 (3 cr)- American Legal Systems
- POLS 3345 (3 cr)- Jurisprudence and Legal Systems
- POLS 4442 (3 cr)- Constitutional Law
- POLS 4443 (3 cr)- Constitutional Law
- PSYC 4463 (3 cr)- Clinical Psychology and the Law
Plus 12 additional hours of upper-division economics courses (excluding additional Econ 4482 credits).
Economics Minor
Requirements:
- ECON 2201 (3 cr)- Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2202 (3 cr)- Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 3301 (3 cr)- Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 3302 (3 cr)- Microeconomic Theory
Plus 9 additional upper-division economics credits.
All electives shall be selected by the student with prior approval from a Department of Economics faculty member.