A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 45.0601
- Total credits (published)
- 18
- Credits (computed from items)
- 305-328
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232423
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232423_348a007a
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Major Requirements
major core · 0 items
Required Courses
9 items
- As published: “Introduction to Macroeconomics [C4GE] 1”3
- As published: “Introduction to Microeconomics 1”3
- As published: “Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Economics 1,2”3
- As published: “Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3”3
- As published: “Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3”3
- As published: “Econometrics 3,4”3
- 3
- Economics electives (at least six credits must be at the 400 level) 5Not resolved to a course15
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course36
Additional Required Courses
6 items
- Choose one of the following calculus courses:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Choose one of the following statistics courses:
2 items
- or: COB 191 Business Analytics I3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Concentration in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
concentration · 0 items
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Concentration Courses
concentration · 8 items
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course1-3
- As published: “Economics Internship (topic must be related to Environment and Natural Resources)”3
- As published: “Special Studies in Economics (topic must be related to Environment and Natural Resources)”1-3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course7-9
Electives
electives · 3 items
- One 200- or 300-level economics electiveNot resolved to a course3
- Two 400-level economics electivesNot resolved to a course6
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course9
Options
1 item
- Choose one of the following options:Not resolved to a course9-12
Option A (12 Credits)
0 items
For students with an interest in environmental sustainability as it applies to forests, fisheries and wildlife.
2 items
- BIO 140& 140LFoundations of Biology I [C3NS]and Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L]Not resolved to a course
- BIO 250& 250LQuantitative Ecology and Evolutionand Quantitative Ecology and Evolution LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
Choose one of the following:
4 items
- BIO 150& 150LFoundations of Biology IIand Foundations of Biology II LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 4
- GEOL 110& 110LPhysical Geology [C3NS]and Physical Geology Laboratory [C3L]Not resolved to a course
- 4
Option B (9-11 Credits)
0 items
For students interested in global climate change and environmental sustainability (including traditional approaches to pollution prevention and control).
0 items
Choose one of the following:
3 items
- 4
- 3
- 4
Choose two of the following:
13 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- GEOG/ISAT 429Sustainability: An Ecological PerspectiveNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course9-12
Concentration in Financial Economics
concentration · 0 items
Financial Economics Concentration Courses
concentration · 2 items
- ECON/FIN 372International Finance and PaymentsNot resolved to a course3
- or: ECON 483 Applied Time Series Analysis3
It is also required that the following 12 credits of Finance courses be used to satisfy six credits of the 300-level Economics elective credits required for the degree. 1
electives · 5 items
- or: COB 300B Integrative Business: Finance3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course18
Elective
electives · 2 items
- One 400-level ECON elective (not including ECON 490, ECON 499A)Not resolved to a course3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Concentration in International and Development Economics
concentration · 0 items
International and Development Economics Concentration Courses
concentration · 7 items
- Choose four of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- ECON/FIN 372International Finance and PaymentsNot resolved to a course
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Electives
electives · 2 items
- Two 400-level economics electivesNot resolved to a course6
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course6
Concentration in Political Economy
concentration · 0 items
Political Economy Concentration Courses
concentration · 8 items
- Choose four of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Electives
electives · 2 items
- Two 400-level economics electives 1Not resolved to a course0-6
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course0-6
Concentration in Quantitative Economics
concentration · 0 items
Quantitative Economics Concentration Courses
concentration · 9 items
- or: ECON 485 Advanced Econometrics3
- Choose two of the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Applied Time Series Analysis 1”3
- As published: “Advanced Econometrics 1”3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course9
Electives
electives · 2 items
- One 300- or 400-level economics elective in addition to the courses taken to satisfy the credit hour concentration requirementNot resolved to a course3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course3
Concentration in Socioeconomics
concentration · 0 items
Socioeconomics Concentration Courses
concentration · 10 items
- Choose four of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- SubtotalNot resolved to a course12
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Two 400-level economics electivesNot resolved to a course6
Subtotal
0 items
First Two Years
0 items
Most of the General Education program
general education · 10 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Choose one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
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