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Economics
Part of the Social Sciences Division
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The Major in Economics is appropriate for the student interested in the functioning of the economic system and in economic policy. For most positions in the business world, students who major in economics are competitive with those who major in business. For situations with strong theoretical emphasis, the major in economics provides an important advantage. The economics major also provides a basis for graduate study in management, business, finance, law, and a variety of other fields.
Learning Outcomes
Students successfully completing the program of study will have achieved:
- Access existing knowledge including published research and economic data
- Display command of existing knowledge:
Explain existing economic concepts and how they may be used
Summarize economic conditions
Explore current economic policy issues - Interpret existing knowledge and data:
Understand and interpret numerical data found in published tables
Identify patterns and trends in published data
Construct tables from available statistical data
Read and interpret quantitative analyses including regression results - Apply existing knowledge to analyze current economic issues, evaluate policy alternatives, or recommend economic policies
- Create new knowledge by formulating a question about a new economic issue, designing and conducting a research study, and presenting the results in a written report
- Search for knowledge and understanding by posing and responding to questions that stimulate productive discussion
The Major in Economicsconsists of a minimum of 44/45 hours in Economics and related fields. Required courses include:
ECN 201: Principles of Economics (4 hrs.)
ECN 221: Economic Development (3 hrs.)
ECN 321: Macroeconomics (4 hrs.)
ECN 322: Microeconomics (3 hrs.)
ECN 334: History of Economic Thought (3 hrs.)
ECN 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (3 hrs.)
MTH 222: Regression Analysis (3 hrs.)
Nine credit hours chosen from the following courses:
ECN 251: Economic History of the United States (3 hrs.)
ECN 325: International Trade and Finance (3 hrs.)
ECN 331: Public Policy toward Business (3 hrs.)
ECN 332: Money and Banking (3 hrs.)
ECN 349: Selected Topics in Economics (3 hrs.)
SLS 301: Social Sciences Research Methods (3 hrs.)
Either of the following courses:
MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
or
BUS 344: Principles of Finance (3 hrs.)
One of the following courses:
PLS 121: Contemporary Political Issues (3 hrs.)
PLS 122: American Government and Politics (3 hrs.)
PLS 211: Comparative Government and Politics (3 hrs.)
PLS 212: International Politics (3 hrs.)
PLS 232: Public Policy (3 hrs.)
The Major in Economics/History for Teacher Licensure leads to licensure in economics with a secondary emphasis in history. The track requires 38 hours in the major and 6 additional hours in liberal studies. Required courses include:
ECN 201: Principles of Economics (4 hrs.)
ECN 221: Economic Development (3 hrs.)
ECN 321: Macroeconomics (4 hrs.)
ECN 322: Microeconomics (3 hrs.)
ECN 334: History of Economic Thought (3 hrs.)
ECN 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
HIS 112: History of the United States in the 19th Century (3 hrs.)
HIS 203: History of the United States in the 2th Century (3 hrs.)
HIS 243: World Civilization from 1500 C.E. to the 20th Century, (3 hrs.)
HIS 251: Economic History of the United States (3 hrs.)
Three credit hours chosen from the following courses:
HIS 333: Studies in Asian History (3 hrs.)
HIS 334: Studies in Latin American History (3 hrs.)
HIS 335: Studies in African History (3 hrs.)
Additional liberal studies requirements include:
PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hrs.)
SOC 271: Sociology of Education (3 hrs.)
Students pursuing this major must complete 29 hours of professional courses in teacher education. The professional courses are listed below and in the Education section of this catalog. They include:
EDU 301: Models of Classroom Management and Instruction (3 hrs.)
EDU 302: Educational Technology (2 hrs.)
EDU 321: Reading and Writing in the Content Classrooms (2 hrs.)
EDU 343: Practicum in Methods and Materials (2 hrs.)
EDU 401: Student Teaching (9 hrs.)
EDU 402: Professional Seminar on Teaching (3 hrs.)
PHR 236: Health Issues in Education (2 hrs.)
PSY 218: Psychology of Adolescence (3 hrs.)
PSY 334: Culturally Diverse and Exceptional Children (3 hrs.)
Additional teaching endorsement in Geography may be earned through completion of the following courses:
SLS 201: Contemporary Global Issues (3 hrs.)
Two different WRC 370: World Cultures course (3 hrs each) (One of these courses may be used to fulfill the general education requirement for World Cultures)
The Minor in Economics consists of 17 hours, including:
ECN 201: Principles of Economics (4 hrs.)
ECN 321: Macroeconomics (4 hrs.)
ECN 322: Microeconomics (3 hrs.)
ECN 334: History of Economic Thought (3 hrs.)
Three credit hours chosen from the following courses:
ECN 221: Economic Development (3 hrs.)
ECN 251: Economic History of the United States (3 hrs.)
ECN 325: International Trade and Finance (3 hrs.)
ECN 331: Public Policy toward Business (3 hrs.)
ECN 332: Money and Banking (3 hrs.)
ECN 349: Selected Topics in Economics (3 hrs.)
Core Curriculum Requirements
Each student must satisfy the core requirements and requirements for individual programs of study.