ECONOMICS

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Douglas A. Downing, Contact Person
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FACULTY:  Tanya Nicole Boyd, Denise  Daniels, Jonathan Charles Deming, Douglas Allan Downing, Albert M Erisman, Randal S Franz, Dan W Hess, Gary L Karns, William  Kauppila, Herbert E Kierulff, Ryan Craig LaBrie, Grant LeRoy Learned, Henry L Petersen, Joanna Krystyna Poznanska, James F Rand, Kimberly M Sawers, Regina Pefanis Schlee, Gerhard  Steinke, Ross E Stewart, Donald B Summers, Lisa Klein Surdyk, Jeffrey B Van Duzer, Kenman  Wong

For a complete overview of degree requirements in the School of Business and Economics, visit the School of Business and Economics page in this Catalog.

Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources among competing uses. Many vital issues that affect human welfare are studied in economics at SPU, with emphasis on a Christian perspective on society’s decisions about how to organize the production and distribution of goods and services. The economics major presents the study of economics as one of the social sciences. The program is structured to provide the widest latitude for the student to select elective courses that will develop the student’s economic interests. (See Business Administration for the economics concentration in the business administration major.)

Requirements for the Major in Economics
70 credits
Students desiring to major in economics must follow the application process described above. To be awarded a degree with a major in economics, students must meet the major requirements in effect at the time declaration of a major was made and have a minimum of 35 credit hours in the major at SPU.

Note: Demonstration of computer competency is required. This is documented by passing CSC 1123, or passing a competency exam covering the equivalent.

For students who will seek employment immediately after graduation, an internship (ECN 4940) is recommended. Students who plan to attend graduate school in economics are encouraged to take these courses: MAT 1234 Calculus I, MAT 1235 Calculus II, MAT 1236 Calculus III, and MAT 3237 Differential Equations. Students completing these four courses may count these as 5 credits of electives in the economics major, and they may waive the requirement for GEO 1110, POL 1110, or POL 1120.

Requirements for the Minor in Economics
As a compliment to majors such as political science, or for those preparing for law school, the minor in economics can be a valuable addition to the degree. These requirements also satisfy the requirements for a teaching endorsement in economics. The requirements for the minor in economics include a 20-credit core of ECN 2101, ECN 2102, BUS 4899, and either ECN 3101 or ECN 3102, followed by 10 elective credits in ECN or other approved coursework. Formal declaration of the minor is required. Acceptance is based upon an application to the School of Business and Economics with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.70 in a minimum of 45 quarter credits of coursework.

Need to know when a course is being offered? Check the 2008-09 Time Schedule.

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