Undergraduate programs

Economics majors are advised to contact the department undergraduate advisor for assistance with planning an individualized program of study. Economics majors who are considering graduate school will need to tailor their undergraduate program for this purpose and should seek advice prior to the start of their junior year. It is recommended that students interested in graduate school pursue a B.S. in Quantitative Economics.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Economics B.A./B.S.

Quantitative Economics BS

Economics Honors Program

Economics Minor

International Economics Minor

Political Economy Minor

International Economics Minor

Requirements

Students complete 28 credits in economics (12 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU), to include the following:

Courses (16 credits)

Ec 201Principles of Microeconomics

4

Ec 202Principles of Macroeconomics

4

Ec 340International Economics

4

Ec 350UEconomics of Developing Countries

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Upper-division economics electives chosen from: (12 credits)

Ec 440International Trade Theory and Policy

4

Ec 441International Monetary Theory and Policy

4

Ec 442The Multinational Enterprise in the World Economy

4

Ec 445Comparative Economic Systems

4

Ec 447Economicsof Transition

4

Ec 448East Asian Economic Development

4

Ec 450Economics of Development

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Courses must be taken for a letter grade and must be graded C- or above.

Total Credit Hours: 28