Economics Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics

Requirements to Graduate

A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this degree. This includes:

• 42 upper-division (300 and 400-level) credits
• 30 upper-division credits completed through Colorado State University

The number of courses needed for completion of the program depends on:

• The number of transfer credits awarded
• Fulfillment of All-University Core Curriculum
• Degree coursework requirements

CSU's composition requirement should be met in your first semester after admission. Students must satisfy CSU's admission requirement in mathematics.

Curriculum

The curriculum listed below is intended to inform prospective students about the overall theme of the program and should not be used as an example program of study. Students need to consult their advisor to develop a degree completion plan based on the credits transferred into this program. You have the option to use the Transferology^TM website to conduct a self-review of your potential transfer courses. This tool will assist you in seeing how your previous college coursework may transfer to CSU.

Major Requirements

All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) – 31 credits

Students are strongly encouraged to select AUCC courses in consultation with their academic advisor. The following courses are required as part of the 31 required AUCC credits for the economics degree:

• ECON 202 – Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr.)
• ECON 204 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
• MATH 141 – Calculus in Management Sciences (3 cr.)
  OR
  MATH 160 – Calculus for Physical Scientists I (4 cr.)
• CO 150 – College Composition (3 cr.)
• JTC 300 – Professional and Technical Communication (3 cr.)
  OR
  CO 300 – Writing Arguments (3 cr.)
STAT 201 – General Statistics (3 cr.)

Required Courses – 18 credits

• ECON 304 – Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
• ECON 306 – Intermediate Microeconomics (3 cr.)
• ECON 372 – History of Economic Institutions and Thought (3 cr.)
• ECON 335 – Introduction to Econometrics (3 cr.)
• ECON 492 – Seminar (3 cr.)

Additional Required Course – 3 credits (Either as Required)

• STAT 201 – General Statistics (3 cr.)
• STAT 301 – Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 cr.)

Restricted Electives – 12 credits

Choose any four courses from the following list. A minimum of two courses must be at the upper-division (300 and 400)-level.

• ECON 101 – Economics of Social Issues (3 cr.)
• ECON 211 – Gender and the Economy (3 cr.)
• ECON 212 – Racial Inequality and Discrimination (3 cr.)
• ECON 235 – Working With Data (3 cr.)
• ECON 240 – Issues in Environmental Economics (3 cr.)
• ECON 315 – Money and Banking (3 cr.)
• ECON 320 – Economics of Public Finance (3 cr.)
• ECON 440 – International Economics I (3 cr.)
• ECON 442 – International Economics II (3 cr.)
• ECON 460 – Economic Development (3 cr.)

Electives – 22 to 35 credits

In consultation with your academic advisor, choose courses in any discipline. Students must earn a total of 42 upper division (300 and 400-level) credits.

Degree Minor (21 to 24 credits)

Choose an approved minor.