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. B.S. in Quantitative Economics majors take 79 credits; 28 in core courses, 28 in Economics electives and 23 credits in Mathematics and Statistics. 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.

Quantitative Economics BS

Economics Honors Program

Economics Minor

International Economics Minor

Political Economy Minor

International Economics Minor

Requirements

To earn a minor in international economics, a student must complete 28 credits (12 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU), to include the following:

Courses (16 credits)

Ec 201Principles of Microeconomics

4

Ec 202Principles of Macroeconomics

4

Ec 340International Economics

4

Ec 350UEconomics of Developing Countries

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Upper-division economics electives chosen from: (12 credits)

Ec 440International Trade Theory and Policy

4

Ec 441International Monetary Theory and Policy

4

Ec 442The Multinational Enterprise in the World Economy

4

Ec 445Comparative Economic Systems

4

Ec 447Economics of Transition

4

Ec 448East Asian Economic Development

4

Ec 450Economics of Development

4

Total Credit Hours:12

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

Total Credit Hours: 28