The Center for Economic Education's general objective is the improvement of economic education programs at the elementary, secondary and college levels of instruction. This office conducts special adult education courses and offers symposiums and in-service workshops in economic education for teachers and curriculum supervisors. The center conducts National Science Foundation, U.S. Office of Education and private foundation supported curriculum and research programs. Students have access to one of the best equipped graphics computer laboratories in the country. Research and externally funded assistantships are available for qualified students.
Internships are available for qualified students.
Internships and joint project opportunities are available for both graduate and undergraduate students. The Center collects primary and secondary sources of history of central Minnesota in order to preserve these materials and to make them available for the use of students, scholars and interested citizens. Research Lab is the home of SCSU Survey, which conducts local, state and national surveys. The lab also is used as a teaching and learning center for faculty and students. The center is funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and matching funding from SCSU and the College of Social Sciences.