The Bachelor of Arts degree provides you with a deep knowledge of the world’s economy in the best traditions of the liberal arts. In this program you are required to complete seven core and three additional courses within economics.  Other requirements are consistent with all B.A. programs at the University.

Curriculum

The B.A. degree program requires a minimum of 30 credits (maximum 48) in Economics, including:

ECN 201, 202, 305, 306, 327, 328, 445, and at least three additional ECN courses numbered 300 or above.
Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in both ECN 201 and ECN 202 or attain the permission of the department chair before majoring in economics.
In addition, students must complete:

MTH 103, MTH 111, MTH 131, MTH 141 or BUS 111 with a grade of C or higher.

STA 308 or BUS 210

Students may substitute up to three credits from related courses taught by other departments. These substitutions must be approved by the economics department chairperson and filed with the Office of the Dean before taking the course.

A total of 120 credits is required for graduation. In addition, students must have a G.P.A. of at least 2.00 overall and 2.00 in their major to graduate. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in both ECN 201 and ECN 202 or attain the permission of the department chair before majoring in economics. 

Students must take at least one 400-level course from any of the Core or major elective courses.