Economics (B.A.)
This program is on Administrative hold as of Fall 2024. No new students may enroll at this time.
In addition, majors complete three additional economics electives offer at the 300-level. Further, Econometrics (ECON-420 Econometrics) is required, and students are advised to take during their final year of study. Employers value this skill, and graduate programs in economics will expect it. Finally, each major must complete one course in introductory statistics (MATH-141 Introductory Statistics, PSYC-251 Psychological Statistics, or MGT-140 Quantitative Decision-Making) as well as either Precalculus (MATH-112 Precalculus) or Calculus (MATH-211 Calculus I).
If you plan to continue into any graduate program, it is strongly suggested that you meet with a faculty member by your junior year to ensure that you are adequately prepared. Statistics is the only math preparation required if you intend to pursue an M.B.A., law school, or a graduate program in a field other than economics. However, a graduate program in economics will require calculus and linear algebra as well.
This program is on Administrative hold as of Fall 2024. No new students may enroll at this time.
Integrative Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (40 credits) | ||
| Core Courses: | ||
| MATH-141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| or PSYC-251 | Psychological Statistics | |
| ECON-103 | Intro to Microeconomics | 4 |
| MATH-112 | Precalculus | 4 |
| or MATH-211 | Calculus I | |
| ISECON-104 | Intro to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECON-204 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 |
| IIECON-310 | Game Theory | 4 |
| ECON-420 | Econometrics | 4 |
| Economics Electives: | ||
| 300-level Economics courses | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Certification as a Social Studies Teacher
Economics is an approved major for students seeking Secondary Social Studies certification. Students will need to take the following additional certification requirements:
Dual Major in Education
- Secondary Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for Certification | ||
| IHHIST-111 | Ancient & Medieval World | 4 |
| IHHIST-112 | The Modern World | 4 |
| IHHIST-161 | American Encounters to 1877 | 4 |
| IHHIST-162 | American Encounters From 1877 | 4 |
| ISENST-203 | Globalization Culture & Place | 4 |
| ISPSYC-101 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
100- to 200-level Sociology course | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| ISPOSC-210 | United States Politics | 4 |
| or ISPOSC-220 | International Relations | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Electives
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level
This program is on Administrative hold as of Fall 2024. No new students may enroll at this time.
Upon completion of the Economics B.A. degree, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of the assumptions and policy implications of different economic paradigms.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the application of graphical tools and models of microeconomic analysis, including knowledge of trade-offs, incentives, and resource allocation mechanisms in a market economy.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the application of graphical tools and models of macroeconomic analysis mindful of the interconnections between national economies and the global economy.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret, manipulate and analyze economic data, and will demonstrate the ability to conduct economic research.