Undergraduate programs

Economics majors are advised to contact the department undergraduate advisor for assistance with planning an individualized program of study. Economics majors who are considering graduate school will need to tailor their undergraduate program for this purpose and should seek advice prior to the start of their junior year. It is recommended that students interested in graduate school pursue a B.S. in Quantitative Economics.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Economics B.A./B.S.

Quantitative Economics BS

Economics Honors Program

Economics Minor

International Economics Minor

Political Economy Minor

Economics Minor

Minors in Economics are only available to students majoring outside the department.


Requirements

Students complete 28 credits in economics (12 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU), to include the following:

Courses

Ec 201Principles of Microeconomics

4

Ec 202Principles of Macroeconomics

4

Upper-division economics electives

20

Courses must be taken for a letter grade and must be graded C- or above.

Total Credit Hours: 28