major requirements
The Bachelor of Science Degree
It is expected that students will complete Econ 3 and 4, Math and Statistics in their Freshman and Sophomore years and Econ 105, 106 in their Junior year. Students who are enrolled in Bachelor of Science program should note that Methods of Quantitative Analysis 141 and 142 are offered in alternate years. Students who are enrolled in Bachelor of Arts program should note that Econ 120 is offered in alternate years. Some upper division electives are offered in alternate years.
Lower Division
- Principles of Micro/Macro-Economics (Economics 3, 4)
- Statistics (may be satisfied by BusAd 40, Politics 100, Mathematics 4 or Psychology 103)
Mathematics 27-28 - Economics 102, 105, 106, 141, 142
- 4 additional full credit upper division courses in economics, not to include Economics 199
For exposure to the breadth of economics, the department recommends that bachelor of science majors choose their 4 elective economics courses to include 1 from each of the 4 groups listed above. Majors desiring a more concentrated focus or preparing for a career in law should consult with an economics advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. - Principles of Micro/Macro-Economics (Economics 3, 4)
- Statistics (may be satisfied by BusAd 40, Politics 100, Mathematics 4 or Psychology 103)
- One of the following: Mathematics 3, 27, or any upper division mathematics course except Mathematics 101
- Economics 102, 105, 106, and 120
- 5 additional full credit upper division courses in economics (not to include Economics 199)
- Anthro/Soc: 114, 120, 123, 124, 130, 134
- History: 104, 105, 117, 134, 136, 137, 151, 154, 161, 162, 172
- Philosophy: 108, 113, 115, 116
- Politics: 101, 104, 106, 107, 110, 111, 114, 120, 130, 135
Upper Division
Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree
Lower Division
Upper Division
For exposure to the breadth of economics, the department strongly recommends that Bachelor of Arts majors choose their 5 elective economics courses to include 1 from each of the 4 groups listed above. Majors desiring a more concentrated focus or planning a career in law should consult with an economics advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses in economics and the allied disciplines. Bachelor of Arts majors who have completed the appropriate prerequisites in math and statistics may include Economics 141- 142 among their upper division economics elective courses.
Two courses from among the following allied disciplines:
Waivers of prerequisites or class standing require the approval of the department chairperson.
Some upper division courses (including the required courses 120, 141, and 142), may be offered in alternate years only. The student must determine, prior to his/her registration for the junior year, in a conference with his/her advisor, which courses are currently being given in alternate years so that he/she will have an opportunity to complete all required courses in a timely manner.
