Undergraduate programs

The Economics undergraduate programs are designed to be flexible to accommodate a variety of student needs. Economics majors are encouraged to contact the department undergraduate advisor for assistance with planning an individualized program of study. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree would best position themselves with a major in Quantitative Economics. All majors should meet with advisors as soon as possible in order to tailor their progress.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Economics B.A./B.S.

Business Economics B.A./B.S.

Quantitative Economics BS

Economics Honors Program

Economics Minor

International Economics Minor

Political Economy Minor

Institutional Economics Undergraduate Certificate

Economics Departmental Honors Program

Departmental Honors is separate from Urban Honors and is administrated within the Economics Department.

The Departmental Honors Program allows outstanding majors in the Department of Economics to conduct research with a faculty member and to receive recognition for their exceptional performance. Honors students participate in faculty research projects or pursue an independent honors thesis under faculty guidance. Applicants are required to have earned a minimum GPA of 3.50 in economics courses at the time of application.

To earn Departmental Honors, interested students should apply to the undergraduate advisor after completing Ec 201, Ec 202, Ec 311 or Ec 415, and Ec 312. It is recommended that students either complete Mth 251, Stat 243Z, Stat 244 and one of the following: Ec 456, Ec 457, Ec 460, Ec 469 OR that they enroll concurrently in these courses while working on the Departmental Honors program. Students admitted to the Departmental Honors complete the following requirements:

8 credits of Ec 403 which cannot be used to satisfy the requirements for the BA/BS in economics.
A written thesis to be completed during the final term of enrollment in Ec 403.
Presentation of the thesis during the final term of enrollment in Ec 403 fulfills the requirements for Departmental Honors.