Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Students will be able to distinguish the attributes of a variety of economic theories and policies.
- Students will be able to use their economic knowledge to examine a wide variety of problems that are economic, social and/or political in nature, on both the micro and macro levels.
- Students will become proficient writers through assignments in regular classes, as well as intensive-writing experiences in the capstone course.
- Students will be better problem solvers and better-informed citizens.
Program Requirements
The minor in economics is open to all students and consists of a minimum of 18 hours (six courses) in economics.
The courses are:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 201 | Introduction To Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Introduction To Economics II | 3 |
| ECON Upper Level Electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | Twelve hours in 300/400-level courses must be approved by the economics Undergraduate Advisor. Students are encouraged to consider the Economics BA Emphasis Areas available when determining elective selection. |
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA within the minor coursework to be awarded the minor in Economics.