27-Hour B.A. in General Economics
B.A. students in economics at Valpo must complete the general-education requirements for the B.A. This University-wide core strengthens communication and critical thinking skills while introducing global cultures and traditions.
Required Economics Courses
| ECON 221 | Principles of Economics-Micro | 3 credits |
| ECON 222 | Principles of Economics-Macro | 3 credits |
| ECON 321 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 credits |
| ECON 322 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 credits |
| ECON 325 | Econometrics | 3 credits |
| Four elective courses in economics, at least two of which must be at the 300 level or above (The number of electives is not specifically stated in the course catalogue, only inferred.) | 12 credits | |
| TOTAL | 27 credits |
Additional Requirements
| MATH 131 | MATH 131 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| One course from the following options: STAT 140 General Statistics STAT 240 Statistical Analysis PSY 201 Statistical Methods IDS 205 Business Statistics | 3 credits |
Note: Credit for ECON 221 and 222 may be earned through the College Level Examination Program subject examination in introductory economics. ECON 136 and ECON 486 will not count towards fulfilling the minimum major or minor requirements.