Undergraduate programs

Economics majors take 48 credits in economics plus 12 credits in mathematics and statistics for a total of 60 credits. Economics offers a broad range of classes from economic history to mathematical economics. Majors are advised to contact the Undergraduate Director for the Department of Economics early on for assistance with planning an individualized program of study.

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Admission requirements

Economics B.A./B.S.

Economics Honors Program

Economics Minor

International Economics Minor

Political Economy Minor

Political Economy Minor

Requirements

To earn a minor in political economy, a student must complete 28 credits (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

Ec 460History of Economic Thought

4

Economics electives chosen from: (16 credits)

Ec 338The Political Economy of Latin American Development

4

Ec 339Political Economy of Japanese Development

4

Ec 345Marxist Political Economy

4

Ec 348The Globalization Debate: Concept, History, and Theory

4

Ec 417Women in the Economy

4

Ec 445Comparative Economic Systems

4

Ec 446Institutional Economics

4

Ec 447Economics of Transition

4

Ec 450Economics of Development

4

Ec 451Microenterprises in Developing Areas

4

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

Total Credit Hours: 28