Undergraduate programs

Economics majors take 48 credits in economics plus 12 credits in mathematics and statistics for a total of 60 credits. Economics offers a broad range of classes from economic history to mathematical economics. Majors are advised to contact the Undergraduate Director for the Department of Economics early on for assistance with planning an individualized program of study.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Economics B.A./B.S.

Economics Honors Program

Economics Minor

International Economics Minor

Political Economy Minor

Economics Minor

Requirements

To earn a minor in economics, a student must complete 28 credits (12 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU), to include the following:

Courses

Ec 201Principles of Microeconomics

4

Ec 202Principles of Macroeconomics

4

Upper-division economics electives

20

Upper-division electives: No more than 8 credits of Ec 410 will be accepted for this minor. No omnibus courses other than 399 and 410 will be accepted)

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

Total Credit Hours: 28