Degree Requirements
Students can major in Economics or Economics and Finance. The suggested degree paths
can both be found on this page.
Students may also download degree plans to track their progress through the major:
Economics Degree Plan
Economics & Finance Degree Plan
Basic Requirements for Economics Major
Economics 1311, 3312, 3320, 3327, 3328, 3340, 4325 and four additional upper-level
elective courses. Students must have a minimum of 30 upper division Economics credits
to graduate with the B.A. in Economics. It is strongly recommended that students complete
the quantitative methods sequence (Economics 3327-3328) no later than their Junior
Year. Internships strongly recommended. Students intending to pursue graduate study
in Economics will find either a double major in Economics and Mathematics or a major
in Mathematics and core Economics courses desirable. Consult department faculty for
advice concerning preparation for graduate studies in Economics.
Year 1
Semester 1
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Economics 1311: 3 English 1301: 3 History 1311: 3 Language 1301 (or 2311): 3 Mathematics: 3 Total: 15 hours
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Semester 2
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English 1302: 3 History 1312: 3 Language 1302 (or 2312): 3 Philosophy 1301: 3 Mathematics: 3 Total: 15 hours
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Year 2
Semester 1 and 2
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Economics 3312: 3 English 2311 - 2312: 6 History 2301 - 2302: 6 Philosophy 2323: 3 Theology 1310, 2311: 6 Language 2311, 2312, or electives: 6-8 Total: 30 - 32 hours
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Year 3
Semester 1
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Economics 3320: 3 Economics 3327: 3 Philosophy 3311: 3 Science: 4 Art, Drama, or Music: 3 Total: 16
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Semester 2
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Economics 3328: 3 Economics 3340: 3 Politics 1311: 3 Science: 3 Elective: 3 Total: 15
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Year 4
Semester 1
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Economics Electives: 6 Philosophy elective: 3 Electives: 6 Total: 15
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Semester 2
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Economics 4325: 3 Economics elective: 3 Economics 4359: 3 Electives: 6 Total: 15
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Basic Requirements for a major in Economics and Finance
Economics 1311, 3312, 3320, 3322, 3327, 3328, 3330, 3340, 4325, 4337, 4338, and Business
1310. Students must have a minimum of 30 upper division credits in Economics to graduate
with the B.A. in Economics and Finance. It is strongly recommended that students complete
the quantitative sequence (Economics 3327-3328) no later than their Junior Year. Internships
highly recommended. Students intending graduate studies in Finance should include
at least a year of calculus in their program.
Year 1
Semester 1
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Economics 1311: 3 English 1301: 3 History 1311: 3 Language 1301 (or 2311): 3 Mathematics: 3 Total: 15 hours
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Semester 2
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English 1302: 3 History 1312: 3 Language 1302 (or 2312): 3 Philosophy 1301: 3 Mathematics: 3 Total: 15 hours
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Year 2
Semester 1 and 2
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Economics 3312: 3 English 2311 - 2312: 6 History 2301 - 2302: 6 Philosophy 2323: 3 Theology 1310, 2311: 6 Language 2311, 2312, or electives: 6-8 Total: 30 - 32 hours
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Year 3
Semester 1
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Economics 3320: 3 Economics 3322: 3 Economics 3327: 3 Philosophy 3311: 3 Science: 4 Total: 16
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Semester 2
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Economics 3328: 3 Economics 3340: 3 Politics 1311: 3 Science: 3 Art, Drama, or Music: 3 Total: 15
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Year 4
Semester 1
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Economics 3330: 3 Business 1310: 3 Philosophy elective: 3 Electives: 6 Total: 15
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Semester 2
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Economics 4325: 3 Economics 4337: 3 Economics 4338: 3 Economics 4V57: 3 Elective: 3 Total: 15
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