The B.S. in Economics will provide each student with knowledge of current economic thought and will develop students’ understanding of the role played by economic institutions in society. Having completed a thorough program integrating economic theory and practice, students will be prepared to effectively participate in society as informed citizens to promote social well-being. Students will be prepared to succeed in a wide array of positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and will be able to successfully pursue graduate work in economics, and related fields, predominately at the Masters level. Qualified majors will have an opportunity for honors and advanced coursework, intensive faculty interactions, national and regional competitions and activities, and economic research.

Graduates with a B.S. in Economics will be able to do the following:

• demonstrate the ability to present orally and in writing a coherent, logical economic argument grounded in economic theory;
• read and assess articles on economic topics;
• articulate orally and in writing the core economic principles, concepts and theories that form the foundation for economic analysis and economic research;
• investigate economic issues by synthesizing, building, and using theories/models to predict the behavior of economic agents; and
• evaluate economic issues and real world problems through data analysis and the application of appropriate statistical techniques, quantitative and/or qualitative methods.

Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society in economics, is available to outstanding students.

Requirements for a Major in Economics

33 credits with EC designation

Students are encouraged to take an internship if their program permits.

Students pursuing a major in Economics and a minor in Business Administration may use one of the following EC courses to count both within the 12 credits of elective courses for the BA minor and within the 15 credits of electives for the EC major.

Once LASC requirements are satisfied, students may select general requirements.

Sample Timeline for Completion of Degree: Economics (for All Students Entering in Fall 2012 or Later)

The order of LASC courses indicated is only a sample.  Students may select LASC courses that are available in any given term.

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Students need 1 DAC, 1 WAC and 1 QLAC

Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.  First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation.  For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.