Economics Department
Programs Offered
Undergraduate
Economics Major
A major requires a minimum of 21 upper division hours in economics beyond the college core. Within the 124 hours required for graduation, a maximum of 41 hours in economics is allowed, counting the courses in the college core. Students who plan to major in economics should consult with the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Economics, Dr. Jodi Pelkowski. The following courses are required and must be included in the 124 hours:
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Econ. 301: Intermediate Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Econ. 302: Intermediate Microeconomics or Econ. 304: Managerial Economics |
3 |
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Upper division electives (at least 9 hours in economics, other 6 with advisor's consent) beyond the college core |
15 |
Economics Minor
A minor in economics is available to any student whose major field or area of emphasis is outside of economics. A minor consist of a minimum of 15 hours (in residence) of economics including Econ. 201Q and 202Q (or equivalent) and 9 hours of upper division economics, all with at least a 2.25 GPA.
*Teaching of Economics
Kansas Department of Education regulations governing the certification of secondary economics teachers are very specific and contain requirements beyond the economics major. Students planning to be teachers of economics should contact a secondary social studies advisor in the