Undergraduate Programs
B.A. in Economics
Economics studies the allocation of resources between competing and alternative uses. Students gain an understanding of consumer and firm-level decision making and how the economic system functions and can be influenced. It is both a rigorous and flexible program of study that develops problem-solving skills and provides analytical tools for economic analysis, while allowing individuals the opportunity to explore specific areas of interest in various fields of economics. Majors study macroeconomics, which analyzes the level of output and prices, inflation, and unemployment within the economy; microeconomics, which studies how consumers make purchase decisions and utilize their time as well as how firms make decisions on what to produce and who to employ; and econometrics, which provides the technical tools to estimate economic models from data and to forecast economic outcomes. Application areas include such topics as health care, sports, tax policy, financial markets, international marketing and trade, and natural resources.
Requirements |
Hours |
| Besides GERs, you will need: | 37 |
| EconS Core Classes | |
EconS 101 and 102 |
6 |
| EconS 301, 302, and 311 | 9 |
| Integrative Skills and Professional Preparation | |
| EconS 490 | 3 |
| EconS 483, 497, or 499 | 3 |
| Quantitative Analysis and Communication Skills | |
| Math 201 and 202, or 171 or 172, and 220 | 6-10 |
Engl 402 |
3 |
Stat 212 or MgtOp 215 |
4 |
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| Major Program Requirements | |
EconS Option Electives |
12 |
EconS Electives |
12 |
Electives |
24 |
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Total Required Hours |
120 |
Contact Info
Maggie Kettwig
509-335-1667
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