Economics Major

A major in economics requires the following courses:

• EC 111 - Essentials of Economics I (4 Cr.)
• EC 206 - Economic and Business Statistics (4 Cr.) OR DMC 106 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 Cr.)  
• EC 211 - Essentials of Economics II (4 Cr.)
• EC 311 - Intermediate Micro Theory (4 Cr.)
• EC 312 - Intermediate Macro Theory (4 Cr.)
• EC 320 - Econometrics (4 Cr.)
• EC 497 - Capstone in Economics (4 Cr.)
• Four 200- or 300-level elective courses in economics (not including EC 290  or EC 390 ).

 Students fulfill writing in the discipline (WID) by taking EC 497.

Next Steps for Potential Majors and Minors

Students interested in majoring or minoring in Economics should start by enrolling in EC 111 - Essentials of Economics I (4 Cr.)   as soon as possible.  This course is offered each fall and spring.

Students who have received a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams for Microeconomics and/or Macroeconomics, and/or Statistics will receive academic credit for the following requirements in the Economics major or minor:

• EC 111  with a 4 or 5 in either AP Microeconomics or AP Macroeconomics
• EC 111  and EC 211  with a 4 or 5 in both AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics
• EC 206  with a 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics Exam

The same type of substitution will be available for students who have taken either a Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics course at another institution.

• EC 111  with at least a C- in either Principles of Microeconomics or Macroeconomics
• EC 111  and EC 211  with at least a C- in both Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Students who have received a score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Economics Higher Level (HL) exam will receive credit for both EC 111 and EC 211

Given that EC 206  or DMC 106  is a prerequisite for EC 320 , students should take EC 206  or DMC 106  no later than the end of their junior year. 

Recommended courses for students who may pursue graduate studies in economics

• DMC 321 - Applied Linear Algebra (4 Cr.)
• EC 318 - Mathematical Economics (2 Cr.)
• DMC 172 - Applied Calculus (4 Cr.)

Qualifications Required to Graduate with Honors in the Economics Major

Honors in the economics major is conferred upon students who achieve a grade point average of at least 3.67 in all courses that count toward the major.