BA in Economics

The Bachelor of Arts program in Economics offers students career flexibility. Courses foster an understanding of economic systems while also improving analytical reasoning and cognitive skills. Degree requirements provide an abundance of elective choices that enable majors to become well prepared for whatever follows their undergraduate years.  Students may select electives that prepare them for advanced study or employment in such fields as law, business, international relations, or journalism.   Students who plan to pursue an M.A. program or higher in economics are strongly advised to take contemporary quantitative tools of analysis, which include statistics and calculus. The student adviser can recommend the proper levels of these quantitative courses.  Students majoring in Economics are required to complete 120 credit hours for graduation, of which 27 credits are major requirements, 12 credits are required ancillary courses, 37 credits general education courses, and 42 credits are free electives.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Senior Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

*Four (4) Economics Electives from the following courses