Economics (BA)
The BA in Economics will equip you with knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of economics and business, which will help you to become a responsible and successful leader in your chosen field. Our students who continue their education are accepted at many top universities.
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CURRICULUM
CAS BA Degree Requirements
BA degree: In addition to fulfilling courses in the Core Curriculum and general electives, students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 10 economics courses, calculus and statistics:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| MATH 131 | Applied Calculus I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 161 | Calculus I | |
| STAT 103 | Fundamentals of Statistics (or equivalent) | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 303 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 304 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Choose six (6) 300-level Economics courses: | 18 | |
| Urban Economics | ||
| International Economics | ||
| International Monetary Relations | ||
| Economics of Growth & Development | ||
| American Economic & Business History | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Economics of Government Expenditures & Taxation | ||
| Monetary and Fiscal Policy | ||
| Econometrics | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Pricing & Industrial Organization | ||
| Special Topics in Economics 1 | ||
| Introduction to Game Theory | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Only one ECON 399 Special Topics in Economics class is allowed to count for this major.
Students wishing to pursue doctoral study in economics are advised to take additional mathematics courses including the calculus course sequence (MATH 161 Calculus I, MATH 162 Calculus II and MATH 263 Multivariable Calculus); MATH 212 Linear Algebra; and two 300-level mathematical statistics courses (STAT 304 Introduction to Probability, STAT 305 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics). Students should consult with their economics advisor about completing mathematics courses.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student's completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 103 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 303 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 304 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON Elective | 3 | |
| ECON Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON Elective | 3 | |
| ECON Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to take two Writing Intensive courses (6 credit hours) as well as complete a foreign language requirement at 102-level or higher (3 credit hours) or a language competency test. More information can be found here.
Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101. SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101. Nursing students in the Accelerated BSN program are not required to take core or UNIV 101. You can find more information in the University Requirements area.