Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics - Concentration in Political Economy

The Department of Economics is committed to students intellectual development by fostering an understanding and appreciation of economic forms of explanation and their relationships to other social sciences. Economics faculty members are dedicated to sound and effective pedagogy, to scholarship of the highest quality and to outreach to the local and business community. The department provides an intellectual foundation for the appreciation and understanding of economic theory and policy. This foundation is developed within a broader educational perspective that stresses the importance of imaginative thinking, free inquiry and the pursuit of life-long learning. In this way, the program prepares students with the economic literacy necessary to cope with the challenges inherent in a world of accelerating change. Goals: Help students develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Promote cross disciplinary forms of instruction. Seek continuous improvement in the quality of classroom instruction. Serve the community through outreach services. Help students pursue careers and additional education. Students who elect a major in economics with a concentration in political economy are required to complete the following courses: Introduction to macroeconomics; principles of economics (micro); intermediate microeconomic theory; intermediate macroeconomic theory; econometrics; senior capstone seminar in economics; four from the following - comparative economic systems, public finance, game theory, political economy, or theory of public choice; and two 400-level economics electives (which can include political economy and/or theory of public choice). The minimum requirement for a B.S. degree in economics is 33 credit hours of economics including 18 credit hours of core courses and 15 credit hours of electives. It is also necessary for the student to complete the quantitative and scientific literacy requirements for a B.S. degree as well as complete the general education program.