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Dec 27, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Economics Major
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This major prepares students for entry into graduate programs in economics. An economics major also prepares students for entry into professional schools such as law, business and public administration, while other students directly enter careers in business or government.
A 2.0 grade point average is required in both the economics core and the concentration.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Economics department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
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Total Credits Required 120 Credits
General Education 30-40 Credits
Required Courses in Major 32 Credits
Economics Core 16 Credits
Options
Select and complete one of the following options:
Option 1: General Economics Concentration 16 Credits
In addition to the Economics Core take 16 credits of economics electives.
- EC Electives 10-12 Credits
Option 2: International Economics 16 Credits
In addition to the Economics Core complete the following:
Option 3: Public Policy 16 Credits
In addition to the Economics Core choose four of the following five courses:
Option 4: Political Economy 16 Credits
In addition to the Economics Core, choose four of the following five courses:
Option 5: Economics Graduate School Bound** 16 Credits
In addition to the Economics Core complete the following:
Note:
*May be counted as electives toward the economics major.
**Students planning on pursuing graduate studies in economics are strongly encouraged to minor in mathematics.
This major does not require a minor.
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