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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Economics B.S.
Sample Plan: Economics B.S.
Total Credits: 119.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
MATH 1271 - Calculus I : 4.0 cr : MATH
ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics : 4.0 cr : SOCS, GP
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics : 4.0 cr
MATH 1272 - Calculus II : 4.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 3101 - Intermediate Microeconomics : 4.0 cr
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus : 4.0 cr
LE (Literature, Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :4.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
Note: MATH 2243 may be substituted for MATH 2263.
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 3102 - Intermediate Macroeconomics : 4.0 cr
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations : 4.0 cr
LE (Civic Life and Ethics, Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :4.0 cr
Note: MATH 2263 may be substituted for MATH 2243.
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
STAT 4101 - Theory of Statistics I : 4.0 cr
ECON 3960 - Topics in Economics: Area Studies : 3.0 cr
ECON 4331W - Economic Development : 3.0 cr : WI
Note: ECON 3960 and 4331W are examples. Any approved electives may be substituted here.
LE (Diversity and Soc Justice US) :4.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
STAT 4102 - Theory of Statistics II : 4.0 cr
ECON 4721H - Honors: Money and Banking : 3.0 cr
ECON 4751 - Financial Economics : 3.0 cr
LE (Environment) :4.0 cr
Note: ECON 4171 and 4721H are examples. Any approved electives may be substituted here.
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 4261 - Introduction to Econometrics : 4.0 cr
ECON 4337 - Comparative Economic Systems : 3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
Note: ECON 4337 is an example. Any approved elective course may be substituted here.
LE (Technology and Society) :4.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 4431V - Honors Course: International Trade : 4.0 cr : GP, WI
Elective :4.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
Optional: Directed Study (ECON 4993) 3.0 cr
Note: ECON 4431V is an example. Any approved elective course may be substituted here.