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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Economics, B.A.
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Department Information
Students who elect to major in economics will find a broad spectrum of courses enabling them to obtain jobs in the business and financial community, to enter graduate school or to pursue a professional education, such as law. Courses in economic theory are balanced with others in which economics is applied to specific domestic and international issues. Economics majors are exposed to computer techniques and applications in statistics and economic research. Independent study and seminar classes are made available to juniors and seniors.
Minimum Credits Required: 37
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Required Courses
- ECN 121 - Principles of Microeconomics, 3 credit hours
- ECN 122 - Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 credit hours
- MTH 279 - Basic Statistical Methods, 3 credit hours
- ECN 301 - Intermediate Economics I (Micro Theory), 3 credit hours
- ECN 302 - Intermediate Economics II (Macro Theory), 3 credit hours
- ECN 320 - Research Methods and Design, 2 credit hours
- ECN 321 - Data Analysis Lab, 1 credit hour
- ECN 339 - Financial Intermediaries and Financial Institutions, 3 credit hours
- ECN 365I - International Economics, 3 credit hours
- ECN 379 - Intermediate Statistical Methods, 3 credit hours
- ECN 397X - Economics Internship, 1 credit hour
- ECN 464 - Research Seminar, 3 credit hours
- 2 Elective Courses in Economics at the 300-400 level, 6 credit hours
Note:
MTH 140 or MTH 141 can substitute for one of the 2 elective courses in Economics at the 300-400 level. Only C- or above grade(s) in non-Economics course(s) substituting for one of the 300-level elective courses may be counted toward the major.
Students majoring in economics should complete MTH 279 early in their program.
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