The Economics Program 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 pursue advanced study. The Economics Program also offers a minor sequence in Economics for students majoring in other degree programs

Major Requirements
45 Credit Hours
Core Courses:
ECON 101, 102, 205, 206, 207, 230, 231, 232, 375;

Electives (18 Hours selected from the following):
ECON 130, 201, 203, 204, 211, 212, 213, 220, 240, 241, 252, 300, 301, 303, 304, 310, 314, 321, 330, 369, 381, and GEOG 204

Required Supportive Courses
9 credit hours
MATH 201, 209, and three credit hours in mathematics or computer science to be selected with the advisor's approval.

Required Courses in Business Administration
9 credit hours
9 credit hours in business and administration selected with the approval of the departmental academic advisor

Cognate Electives
15 credit hours
15 credit hours to be selected with the advisor's approval.

Minor Requirements
21 credit hours:
Required Courses
15 credit hours
ECON 101, 102, 201, 206, 207

Elective Courses
Completion of 6 credit hours with the approval of the departmental academic advisor.

Department Contact
Dr. Arthur Redman, Chair
321 Williams Science Center
Phone: 773 995 2186

Department Directory
Department of Geography, Sociology, Economics, and Anthropology
Chicago State University
321 Williams Science Center
Chicago, IL 60628-1598
Phone: 773 995 2186
Fax: 773 995 2030