Economics Major, B.A.

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Required Courses:

ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 2150 - Quantitative Methods in Economics Credits: 3
The prerequisite for this course is MTH 1110 or MTH 1310 or MTH 1400, which satisfies the General Studies Quantitative Literacy requirement.
ECO 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Credits: 3
ECO 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: 3
ECO 3150 - Econometrics Credits: 3
and either
ECO 4600 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3
or
ECO 4800 - Economic Policy Analysis Credits: 3

Subtotal: 21

Economics Electives (upper division economics courses): 18

Totals:

Total Hours of Economics required for the Economics Major	39
Selected Minor (minimum)	18
General Studies (minimum)	33
Multicultural Requirement*	3
Electives*	27
Total Hours Required for the Bachelor of Arts in Economics	120

A student must complete at least twelve (12) upper-division semester hours in economics at MSU Denver.

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each economics course for that course to count toward the degree Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

ECO 2010 and ECO 2020 may not be used by economics majors to fulfill General Studies requirements.

Economics with Secondary Social Studies Licensure:

In addition to the required Social Science core the Economics major includes advanced courses in Economics, Econometrics, and Applied Economic Policy.

Additional Licensure Requirement for Secondary Social Sciences:

HIS 4010 - Methods of Teaching Social Science: Secondary School Credits: 3

Economics Core:

ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 2150 - Quantitative Methods in Economics Credits: 3
The prerequisite for this course is MTH 1110 or MTH 1310 or MTH 1400, which satisfies the General Studies Quantitative Literacy requirement.
ECO 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Credits: 3
ECO 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: 3
ECO 3150 - Econometrics Credits: 3
and either
ECO 4600 - History of Economic Thought Credits: 3
or
ECO 4800 - Economic Policy Analysis Credits: 3

Economics Core Total: 21

Electives: (12 upper division Economics courses)

ECO 3200 - Economic History of the U S Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3

Electives Total required: 12

*Note:

The standard Economics major requires 18 hours of electives. GEG 3000 and PSC 3030, which are required for Secondary Social Studies, will be accepted towards the major replacing two Economics electives.

Additional Course Requirements for Secondary Social Studies:

History:

HIS 1010 - Western Civilization to 1603 Credits: 3
or
HIS 1030 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3
HIS 1210 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 1040 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3

History Total: 12

Political Science:

PSC 1010 - American National Government Credits: 3
PSC 1020 - Political Systems and Ideas Credits: 3
PSC 2230 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3

Political Science Total: 9

Geography:

GEG 1920 - Concepts and Connections in Geography Credits: 3
GEG 3000 - Historical Geography of the U.S. Credits: 3

Geography Total: 6

Behavioral Sciences:

ANT 1310 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

Behavioral Science Total: 3

Totals:

Additional Required Courses Total	30
Major Total	33
General Studies Total	25
Licensure Total (Includes HIS 4010)	37
Grand Total	125