Department of Economics
Degree Requirements for: Majors Minors
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ECONOMICS MAJOR:
GER Common Courses (See Curricula): six courses
GER University Distribution (See Curricula): fourteen courses, including Mathematics:
- MAT 1151-1161 Mathematics for Business Majors I-II
- or MAT 1251-1261 Applied Calculus I-II
- or MAT 1351-1361 Calculus II
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
- ECN 1011 Introductory Economics (Micro)
- ECN 1021 Introductory Economics (Macro)
GER Electives: any twelve courses
Major Concentration:
- ECN 2011 Economic Statistics
- ECN 2101 Macroeconomic Theory
- or ECN 2111Microeconomic Theory
and any six other upper division economics courses
MINOR IN ECONOMICS
The minor in economics requires ECN 1011-1021 and four economics courses numbered 2000 or higher.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
Requirements for departmental honors are found under Honors Programs and in the brochure published annually by the Director of Honors programs.
ADVISORY OPTION-TEACHER CERTIFICATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES
Economics majors may receive teacher certification in social studies by using their electives to take courses in education, including supervised teaching, as specified under Education in this Catalog. Candidates for certification should consult Dr. Keefe, coordinator, as early as possible.