Economics, B.A.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics

The economics major leads to the B.A. by successfully completing 120 credits of course work, consisting of 54 credits of General Education requirements  and liberal arts electives, 21 credits of economic course requirements, 15 credits of economics electives including not more than 6 credits of cross-disciplinary electives, and 30 credits of free electives.  Students must additionally choose between a theory/analysis track and a policy track.

• ECA (0203) 111 - The Price System Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 112 - The National Economy Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 275 - Micro Economic Analysis Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 276 - Macro Economic Analysis Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 444 - Senior Seminar in Economics Credits: 3.00 (Capstone)
• Electives¹Credits: 15

Electives

¹ Choose 5 courses from the following, which may include a maximum of two courses from cross-disciplinary electives:

• ECA (0203) 314 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 315 - Environmental Economics Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 216 - Game Theory Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 325 - International Economics Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 320 - Economic Development Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 331 - System of Political Economy Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 340 - Industrial Organization Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 351 - Money and Banking Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 352 - Public Finance Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 360 - Labor and Public Policy Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 304 - Mathematical Methods in Economics Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 305 - Econometrics Credits: 3.00
• ECA (0203) 390 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00

Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in three years with a Economics major.