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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Economics B.S.
Sample Plan: Economics BS
Total Credits: 120.0
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: 14.0 cr
ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics : 4.0 cr : SOCS, GP
MATH 1271 - Calculus I : 4.0 cr : MATH
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
CLA 1001: First Year Experience 1.0 cr
Elective :1.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
MATH 1272 - Calculus II : 4.0 cr
ECON 1102 - Principles of Macroeconomics : 4.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
CLA 1002: First Year Experience 1.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations : 4.0 cr
ECON 3101 - Intermediate Microeconomics : 4.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :4.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus : 4.0 cr
ECON 3102 - Intermediate Macroeconomics : 4.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives, Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
ECON 4331W - Economic Development : 3.0 cr : WI
ECON 4317 - The Chinese Economy : 3.0 cr
Note: ECON 4331W and 4317 are examples. Any approved electives may be substituted here.
STAT 4101 - Theory of Statistics I : 4.0 cr
LE (Diversity and Soc Justice US) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 4828 - Advanced Public Economics : 4.0 cr
ECON 4968 - Advanced Topics in Economics : 4.0 cr
Note: ECON 4828 and 4968 are examples. Any approved electives may be substituted here.
STAT 4102 - Theory of Statistics II : 4.0 cr
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 4337 - Comparative Economic Systems : 3.0 cr
Note: ECON 4337 is an example. Any approved elective course may be substituted here.
ECON 4261 - Introduction to Econometrics : 4.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
ECON 4431W - International Trade : 3.0 cr : GP, WI
Note: ECON 4431W is an example. Any approved elective course may be substituted here.
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr