Economics, B.A.

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Minimum credits required: 36

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.

Required Courses

ECN 201 - Principles of Economics I (Micro), 3 credit hours
ECN 202 - Principles of Economics II (Macro), 3 credit hours
ECN 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 379 - Advanced Statistical Methods, 3 credit hours
ECN 464 - Research Seminar, 3 credit hours
4 Elective Courses in Economics at the 300-400 level, 12 credit hours

Note:

MTH 140 or MTH 141 or BUS 365 can substitute for one of the 4 elective courses in Economics at the 300-400 level.
Students majoring in economics should complete ECN 279 early in their program.