Economics

Associate Professor S. Lim, J. Westra (chair)

The Department of Politics and Economics offers a variety of economics courses in economic theory and practice, money and banking, managerial economics, business cycles and forecasting, econometric analysis, health economics, public finance, economic development, and special topics leading to a bachelor of science degree (BS) in economics.

The department also offers a minor in economics that complements a wide variety of academic pursuits, including professional programs, computer science, data analytics, natural sciences, and humanities. The minor requires 20 hours, some of which may fulfill requirements for the students’ primary major as well.

Economic courses also contribute to interdisciplinary majors in politics, philosophy, and economics (PPE) and social studies education (grades 5-9 and grades 7-12 ). Economics courses fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences Core category, and several economics courses have Core tags of Environmental Sustainability or Global Regions and Cultures.

Internships

The department encourages students majoring in economics to participate in internship programs. Students seeking course credit may enroll in ECON 383 - External Practicum with the approval of the department or participate in the Henry Semester in Washington, DC.

Programs

Major

Economics Major, BS

Minor

Economics Minor

Courses

Economics