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Program checklist · Economics Major

Economics Major

Worcester State University · Worcester, MA

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Program
Award
Economics Major
CIP
52.0806
Total credits (published)
33
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The B.S. in Economics will provide each student with knowledge of current economic thought and will develop students’ understanding of the role played by economic institutions in society. Having completed a thorough program integrating economic theory and practice, students will be prepared to effectively participate in society as informed citizens to promote social well-being. Students will be prepared to succeed in a wide array of positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and will be able to successfully pursue graduate work in economics, and related fields, predominately at the Masters level. Qualified majors will have an opportunity for honors and advanced coursework, intensive faculty interactions, national and regional competitions and activities, and economic research.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
168430
CourseShelf checklist
CK_168430_1f60c1e4
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements for a Major in Economics

Choose 1 of the following · Select one of the following: · major core · 34 items
  1. EC 110
    3
  2. EC 120
    3
  3. EC 150
    Statistics
    As published: “Statistics (or another acceptable statistics course)”
    3
  4. EC 200
    3
  5. EC 201
    3
  6. Select one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  7. EC 202
  8. EC 306
    Introduction to Econometrics
    As published: “Introduction to Econometrics (or a course in which calculus is a primary topic)”
    3
  9. The remaining 15 (or more) credits may be chosen from economics electives in accordance with special interests and career objectives
    Not resolved to a course
    15
  10. EC 205
    3
  11. EC 301
    3
  12. EC 307
    3
  13. EC 308
    3
  14. BA 316
    3
  15. BA 404
    3
  16. BA 415
    3
  17. BA 416
    3
  18. EC 205
    3
  19. EC 301
    3
  20. EC 307
    3
  21. EC 308
    3
  22. EC 301
    3
  23. EC 307
    3
  24. EC 308
    3
  25. EC 205
    3
  26. EC 307
    3
  27. EC 205
    3
  28. EC 301
    3
  29. EC 307
    3
  30. EC 308
    3
  31. BA 316
    3
  32. BA 404
    3
  33. BA 415
    3
  34. BA 416
    3
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