Programs

All of the Economics classes may be taken online! Please note the availability and typical offerings of online classes in the Online Planning Page.

Below is the list of courses suggested for students pursuing degrees in Economics.  The list is divided into four semesters, but you may not have to take classes in the order listed below.  Talk to your advisor about what is best for you.  For detailed information on the listed courses refer to course descriptions.

Program for A.S. Degree in Economics

Freshman Year
Fall Semester

Credit

   Spring Semester Credit

English I (ENGL 1010)

 3 English II (ENGL 1020 or 2010) 3
Macroeconomics (ECON 1010) 3

Microeconomics (ECON 1020)

 3

Precalculus Algebra (MATH 1400)

 4 Statistics (STAT 2010 or 2050) 4
Intro. to Business (BADM 1000) 3 Lab Science 4
Economics, Law & Gov't (ECON 1200) 3 Intro to Info Management (IMGT 2400) 3
Health & Human Activity 1    
Total 17 Total 17

 

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester

Credit

   Spring Semester Credit

Public Speaking (COMM 1010)

3

Business Elective

 3
Prin. of Accounting I (ACCT 2010) 3 Prin. of Accounting II (ACCT 2020) 3
+Business Calculus I (MATH 2350) 4 +Business Calculus II (MATH 2355) 4
 Spreadsheet App. I (CMAP 1750) 3 *Intro. to Int'l Bus. (BUSN 2000) 3
 General Psychology (PSYC 1000) 4 Business Elective 3
Health & Human Activity 1 Business Portfolio/Capstone (BADM 2800) 2
Total 18 Total 18
+ May also be fulfilled by taking Calculus I (MATH 2200) and Calculus II (MATH 2205).
Notes:
• Students must complete all of the courses listed above in order to receive the A.S. in Economics
• Precalculus Algebra (MATH 1400) is the minimum level math course required for A.S.
• Business electives may be selected from any of the catalog listed business courses with the following
prefixes: ACCT, BADM, BUSN, CMAP (1750 & 1800 only), COSC, ECON, FIN, MKT and MGT.
• Students should research the institution where they plan to obtain their bachelor’s degree to determine business course requirements and should choose from Western courses accordingly.

 

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