Economics provides an especially relevant background for employment in business or government, as well as for graduate study in economics, law or business.

The B.A. in Economics is awarded upon completion of all general education requirements, the courses listed below, and free electives to total a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science and a foreign language. Majors are required to earn at least a ?C? (2.0) minimum grade in foundation courses (100 level) and in the three required methods courses: SS 201, SS 300?or?FIN 230, and SS 400?or?ECO 350. Students should contact the department chair one semester prior to registering for their required research seminar, ECO 350 or SS 400.