WHY STUDY ECONOMICS?

Maybe it's because you're interested in training for a well-paid job -- economics majors on average earn more than the majors in any other department in the College of Liberal Arts, and more than most business majors for that matter (see table below). Or maybe it's because you're interested in understanding how individuals, businesses, and governments interact to produce and distribute goods and services to improve (or diminish) our well being. Whether your concern is preparation for a career, intellectual curiosity, or political change, economics has something to offer you.

Economics is the only social science which is awarded a Nobel Prize -- It provides a rigorous analysis of a wide range of real world problems (many of which are not ordinarily thought of as "economic") such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, pollution, crime, taxes, finance, inequality, international competition, economic growth and many others. But you don't have to be a "rocket scientist" to major in economics. Most economics courses use little advanced math. Some don't use math at all. Economic analysis is often common sense. Our department emphasizes a broad, policy oriented, liberal arts approach to the study of economics, one which appeals to students of many different backgrounds and interests.

A major in economics sends a signal -- to prospective employers and graduate schools that you are capable of logical and critical thought, that you have basic quantitative skills, that you can adapt to changing circumstances, and that you are interested in the "big picture." It will help you become a better citizen and a more rigorous thinker as well as advancing your career goals.

We strive to be not just an academic department but a "learning community." -- Our faculty puts students first. Many of our faculty have won teaching and advising awards and have published extensively in their fields of expertise. This Web site describes the faculty, the courses, the requirements, and many of the other features of our Department such as the Economics Club. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Selected Majors offers

• Economics/Finance $28,016
• Accounting $27,948
• Business Administration (including Management) $25,592
• Marketing $25,450
• Hotel/Restaurant Management $23,629
• History $25,175
• Political Science/Government $25,156
• Communications $23,140
• Education $22,625
• Sociology $22,403
• Psychology $21,379
• Journalism $19,700

Undergraduate Study Information

• Why Study Economics?
• Program Information
• Requirements for Economics Majors
• Requirements for Economics Minors
• How to Declare the Economics Major or Minor

Course Information

• Course Descriptions from General Catalog
• Current Course Schedule
• Check Individual Faculty Page For Most Recent Syllabi of Classes Taught