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Economics

All economics majors must earn grades of at least C- in either Mathematics 408C and 408D or Mathematics 408K and 408L. Mathematics 403K and 403L (and transfer equivalents) may not be substituted for the required math courses.

Major

Twenty-eight semester hours of economics, consisting of Economics 304K, 304L, 420K, 320L, 329, 341K, and nine additional hours of upper-division coursework. At least six of the additional semester hours of upper-division coursework must be in courses for which a grade of at least C- in Economics 420K is a prerequisite. Economics 420K, 320L, 329, and 341K must be completed in residence. Economics majors must take Economics 420K at least two semesters prior to completion of the degree. Students may not enroll in Economics 420K more than twice. All economics majors must earn a grade of at least C- in each course counted toward fulfillment of the major requirements. A minimum grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses taken at the University and counted toward the major is also required.

No student may register for more than ten semester hours of economics in any one semester without approval of an undergraduate adviser in the Department of Economics.

Minor for Economics Majors

Twelve semester hours, including at least six hours of upper-division coursework, in any one other field of study in the University. Six of the required twelve semester hours must be taken in residence.


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