Economics, Minor

The Economics Department offers a minor in Economics which requires completion of 20 credits of departmental courses, including12 credits of electives. A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required. Any student interested in an Economics minor should consult with a faculty member in the Economics Department. All 300+ economics courses (ECON) have either ECON 103  or ECON 181  as a pre-req.

Program Learning Outcomes

A successful graduate with an economics minor will be able to:

• read and understand standard textbooks and general publications covering economic topics
• write essays, short papers or major research papers in a clear and concise fashion, with emphasis on content, style, and analytical rigor
• organize and present ideas and information orally as part of a team and as a sole presenter
• use data and statistics to understand and to analyze relevant problems
• use contemporary information technology effectively, including the library, Internet and computer software applications
• design and carry out independent and collaborative projects