Economics within the General Studies Major

Students may seek either a minor or general studies major focused on economics. The description and objectives of the major in general studies may be found in General Studies

Intended Program Outcomes

The student who graduates with a focus in economics will be able to

  • Utilize economic data to analyze historical and current trends in the production, consumption, and exchange of goods and services.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and with groups to convey ideas and knowledge and to establish professional competency.
  • Develop skills and competencies required for sustainable professional success.
  • Use appropriate resources to research and critically analyze real world situations.
  • Cultivate an awareness of one's changing relationship to diverse social, historical, and cultural contexts.

Degree Requirements

A degree with a major in general studies and a focus in economics requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits for the major (indicated by Required by major); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor, electives; and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

Requirements for Economics within the General Studies Major

Coursework for a major in general studies with a focus in economics includes the following:

  • Required foundation courses (6 credits): ECON 201 and ECON 203
  • Required core courses (18 credits): Chosen from any upper-level ECON courses
  • Required statistics course (3 credits): STAT 200 or STAT 230
  • Supplemental major course (3 credits): Additional ECON or courses related to the discipline (contact an academic advisor for a list of approved related courses)

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in economics. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Minor in Economics

The economics minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing a study of the forces that determine production and distribution, price levels, and income distribution, as well as other economic factors that influence the quality of life.

Requirements for the Minor

A minor in economics requires the completion of 15 credits in economics (any ECON course). Students should take ECON 201 and 203 as the first courses in the minor, if not applied elsewhere in the degree.

At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. Prerequisites apply for all courses.

For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students should refer to their major and the General Education Requirements.

Economics within the General Studies Major Major Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 103 College Mathematics (3)

or MATH 107 College Algebra
or a higher-level math course

BMGT 110Required by major Introduction to Business and Management (3)
or other supplemental major course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing

GVPT 170 American Government (3)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)

or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

ECON 201Required by major Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

ECON 203Required by major Principles of Microeconomics (3)

STAT 230Required by major Introductory Business Statistics (3)

or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics
or another suitable statistics course

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

IFSM 304 Ethics in Information Technology (3)
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in interdisciplinary issues/ computing

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

BMGT 392 Global Business (3)

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

WRTG 391 Advanced Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the upper-level advanced writing requirement

ECON 301Required by major Current Issues in Economic Policy (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ECON 305Required by major Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Practice (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ECON 306Required by major Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ECON 311Required by major American Economic Development (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ECON 430Required by major Money and Banking (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

ECON 440Required by major International Economics (3)
or other core course
(see Requirements for the Major)

Minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in the last 60 credits along with required major courses) (46)

Total credits for BS in general studies 120


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Last updated: 30 June 2011