Quantitative Economics

(44-45 credits)

This is a STEM-based program that utilizes mathematical, statistical, and economic analysis to solve economic problems. The program utilizes the foundational elements of calculus and statistics to prepare students for rigorous economic analysis.

Cognate Courses (14 credits):

MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MATH 132 - Calculus II 4 Credits
Choose one of the following pairs of statistics classes:
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits Successful completion of MATH 241 fulfills the Quantitative Literacy Foundational Studies Category.
and
MATH 341 - Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
or
MATH 441 - Theory of Probability 3 Credits
and
MATH 442 - Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits

Economics Core (18 credits):

ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 201 will fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences Category
ECON 300 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 370 - Econometric Analysis for Social Science 3 Credits
ECON 401 - Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus 3 Credits
ECON 496 - Economic Research Experience 1-3 Credits

Electives (12-13 credits):

Choose 12-13 credits from the following:

Any Economics course at the 300 or 400 level. However, students may substitute 6-7 credits out of the following Mathematics courses:
MATH 231 - Calculus III 4 Credits
MATH 313 - Elementary Linear Algebra 3 Credits
MATH 320 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 333 - Differential Equations 3 Credits
MATH 413 - Linear Algebra 3 Credits
MATH 310 - Elementary Analysis 3 Credits

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA

Fall 1st Year

ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
or
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits This degree map assumes all students entering the major have already completed the required calculus pre-requisites.
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | 3 Credits
Elective: | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ECON 200 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
or
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
MATH 132 - Calculus II 4 Credits
Foundational Studies: Fine & Performing Arts | 3 Credits

16 Credits

MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ECON 300 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Credits
MATH 341 - Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | 4 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

ECON 401 - Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | 3 Credits
Major Elective-Math/Econ | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | 3 Credits
Major Elective-Math/Econ | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

ECON 370 - Econometric Analysis for Social Science 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: History | 3 Credits
Major Elective-Math/Econ | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

Major Elective-Math/Econ | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ECON 496 - Economic Research Experience 1-3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

12 Credits