Areas of Specialization
Within economics major, students can specialize in different fields, including international economics and financial economics. Both areas are rapidly increasing in importance as the world becomes more interdependent and as more people hold financial portfolios. Students specializing in general economics can also tailor a program to meet their specific interests through consultation with one of the undergraduate advisors in the department.
Electives
After meeting the requirements of the economics major and those of the College of Liberal Arts, students still have 35 hours of electives outside the department. This flexibility allows students to augment their economic training with courses that meet particular interests in areas such as business, political science, or journalism. In this way, students can combine their economics degree with other disciplines so as to pursue a wide range of careers and interests.
Foundation Courses
There are five "foundation courses" that are required for all students majoring in economics:
-Economics 240, "Introduction to Microeconomics"
-Economics 241, "Introduction to Macroeconomics"
-Economics 308, "Research Methods in Economics"
-Economics 340, "Intermediate Microeconomics"
-Economics 341, "Intermediate Macroeconomics"
Economics Major (General Degree)
Economics academic requirements
Foundation courses (see above list)
Five electives chosen in consultation with major advisors
Electives
Total
41 hours
14 hours
30 hours
15 hours
15 hours
35 hours
120 hours
Economics Major (Financial Economics Specialization)
Financial Economics Specialization Requirements
Foundation courses (see above list)
Specialized courses ECON 315 or FIN 330, and ECON 416)
Three electives chosen in consultation with major advisors
Electives
Total
41 hours
14 hours
30 hours
15 hours
6 hours
9 hours
35 hours
120 hours
Economics Major (International Economics Specialization)
International Economics Specialization Requirements
Foundation courses (see above list)
Specialized courses (ECON 329 and ECON 429)
Three electives chosen in consultation with major advisors
Electives
Total
41 hours
14 hours
30 hours
15 hours
6 hours
9 hours
35 hours
120 hours
