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.
Political Economy Minor
Requirements
To earn a minor in political economy, a student must complete 28 credits (12 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU), to include the following:
Courses
| Ec 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| Ec 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Ec 460 | History of Economic Thought | 4 |
Economics electives chosen from: (16 credits)
| Ec 338 | The Political Economy of Latin American Development | 4 |
| Ec 339 | Political Economy of Japanese Development | 4 |
| Ec 345 | Marxist Political Economy | 4 |
| Ec 348 | The Globalization Debate: Concept, History, and Theory | 4 |
| Ec 417 | Women in the Economy | 4 |
| Ec 445 | Comparative Economic Systems | 4 |
| Ec 446 | Institutional Economics | 4 |
| Ec 447 | Economics of Transition | 4 |
| Ec 450 | Economics of Development | 4 |
| Ec 451 | Microenterprises in Developing Areas | 4 |
Courses must be taken for a letter grade and must be graded C- or above.
Total Credit Hours: 28