Courses Undergraduate Curricula

The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Students who pursue the liberal arts curriculum receive academic training which prepares them to face the complexities of a modern and essentially urban society. Economics majors acquire a broad foundation which enables them to enter varied types of professional employment or to engage in advanced study. Upon completion of the B.S. in Economics program, students should:

* Demonstrate good understanding of theory, principles, and history of economics

* Demonstrate high skill levels in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving

* Demonstrate a good capability of applying knowledge to research projects and internships

* Demonstrate oral communication skills in research presentation

* Demonstrate good understanding of the roles and responsibility of the Federal Reserve System, Financial Instruments, Financial Markets, and Public Finance

* Demonstrate good understanding of the impact of economic policies on various economic sectors, society and environment.

Major
General Requirements

Completion of 120 semester hours of work: 6 hours in composition, 36 hours in general education consisting of 18 hours in humanities; 12 hours in natural sciences and 6 hours in mathematics; 39 hours in the major; 39 hours in required related courses selected with the economics advisor's approval; and passing the examinations on the state and federal constitutions.

Course Descriptions (pdf file)