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Economics, B.A.



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(See below for a sample four-year program.)

  Degree Requirements Units  
  General education (50, 12 in major) 38  
  Major requirements 45-48  
  General electives 34-37  
  Total units needed for graduation 120  

Units


Total units in the major core: 30-32

Additional Major Courses: 15-16 (Includes upper division major courses, but excludes ECON 295, 496, 497, 499)

Total units in the major: 45-48

Double Majors


Students with majors in disciplines such as business, environmental studies and political science will find that adding an economics major provides them with a breadth of background that is viewed favorably by graduate professional programs and employers.

Students interested in any double major with economics should consult with their Economics Department advisor.

Graduate Work in Economics and Related Fields


Economics majors planning graduate work in economics, business, or public administration should take one or more courses of calculus and linear algebra, probability theory, ECON 404 ECON 405  and ECON 417 . Consult with an advisor to plan accordingly. 

Sample Four-Year Program


* One of these courses must be Ethnic Studies
** May take MATH 165  or BUS 211  instead of ECON 217  

Bachelor of Arts in Economics


Freshman Year: 29-31 Units


Fall Semester (15-16 Units)

Spring Semester (14-15 Units)

Sophomore Year: 29-31 Units


Fall Semester (14-16 Units)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

Junior Year: 30-31 Units


Fall Semester (15 Units)

  • Economics Electives Unit(s): 8
  • UD GE * (C3) Unit(s): 4
  • Elective Course Unit(s): 3
Spring Semester (16 Units)

  • Economics Electives Unit(s): 8
  • UD GE  Unit(s): 3-4
  • UD GE * (E) Unit(s): 4

Senior Year: 27-32 Units


Fall Semester (14-16 Units)

  • Economics Seminar Unit(s): 4
  • Elective Courses Units(s): 10-12
Spring Semester (14-16 Units)

  • Economics Seminar Unit(s): 4
  • Electives Unit(s):10-12

Total Units: 120


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