Some students begin economics their first semester, but others wait till their second semester or even their second year. The major is flexible enough to allow for such differences. The economics major consists of 38 credits worth of economics courses, completed with an average of C or better. The department will consider acceptance of advanced placement credits.
Students also can gain internship experience with local businesses, non-profit agencies, etc.
Some students may also participate in projects of the Center for Social Science Research. The department offers a very popular 21-credit minor in economics for students who want some depth in the field, but whose primary interests lie somewhere else. The minor includes a year of principles of economics, two semesters of economic theory and any two 300-level economics electives. Look at Course Descriptions or return to Economics Homepage.