In order to earn the bachelor of arts in
economics degree with a major in economics, students must complete a
minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major grade point
average of 2.25, including the following:
I. Core Curriculum Requirements
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Credits
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ENGL 110
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College Writing: Inquiry and Argument
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5
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PHIL 110
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Introduction to Philosophy
and Critical Thinking
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5
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Choose one of the
following two courses:
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5
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HIST 120
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Origins of Western
Civilization
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HIST 121
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Studies in Modern
Civilization
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ENGL 120
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Masterpieces of Literature
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5
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MATH 130
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Elements of Calculus for
Business (or MATH 134)*
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5
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Fine Arts
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(one approved 5 cr. course; see course descriptions)
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5
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PHIL 220
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Philosophy of the Human
Person
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5
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Lab Science
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5
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Social Science I
(not economics)
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5
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Social Science II (different from Soc
Science I; not economics)
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5
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Theology and
Religious Studies Phase II (200-299)
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5
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Ethics (BETH 351/PHIL 351 required)
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5
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Theology and
Religious Studies Phase III (300-399)
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5
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Interdisciplinary
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3 to 5
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Senior Synthesis filled by ECON 470 or
489
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*Major requirement
and must be graded C- or better.
See detailed core curriculum information in the Bulletin
of Information.
II. Major Requirements*
Sixty-five credits including:
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ECON 260
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Business
Statistics
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5
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ECON 271
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Principles of
Economics-Macro
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5
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ECON 272
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Principles of
Economics-Micro
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5
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ECON 310
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Quantitative
Methods and Applications
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5
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ECON 330
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International
Economics Events and Bus. Decisions
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5
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ECON 374
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Intermediate
Microeconomics
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5
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ECON
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Electives
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30
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(Choose from upper division ECON courses,
excluding ECON 386 and 489. FINC 343 may be
included)
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Choose one of two
courses for senior synthesis:
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5
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ECON 470
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History of Economics Thought
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ECON 489
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Senior Research (with
permission of department chair)
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III. Additional Requirements
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General Electives to total 180
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45 - 47
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ACCT 230 Principles of Financial Accounting and
MGMT 280 Communications for Business are highly recommended
general electives.
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Please Note:
Internships or independent studies may not satisfy major requirements.
*Major requirements must earn a C-
grade or better.
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