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Academics


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I want to be an Econ major - now what do I do?
The first step is to go the Registrar's Office, Schofield 128, and declare an Econ major. The registrar staff will give you an adviser assignment form to take to the Econ Department, Schneider Hall room 476. Dr. Edward Young, the Econ Dept Chair will assign you to an adviser that matches your interests.

What's the difference between a "Business-Econ" degree and a "Liberal Arts-Econ" degree?
A Business-Econ degree is a comprehensive major in economics consisting of the Basic Business Core in the College of Business plus additional economics courses. Completion of this major results in a Bachelor of Business Administration degree A Liberal-Arts Econ degree requires a minor and results in either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. For more information, please consult the current catalogue, or use the following link regarding economic's degrees: (insert link)

Are there any other Econ degrees I can get?

Yes. In addition to the preceding degrees, there is an Economics-Teaching major which also requires a minor. This major (in conjunction with the School of Education) leads to licensure to teach in grades 6-12.

What Econ courses should a new Econ major take?

A new major should take - Principles of Microeconomics (Econ 103) - Principles of Macroeconomics (Econ 104) These courses can be taken in either order or simultaneously Introduction to Political Economy (Econ 201) may be taken before Econ 103 and/or 104, but credit will not be granted if taken after either of the above-mentioned courses.

Are there courses in other departments that would help prepare me for an Economics major?

A "C" or better in Math 020 (Intermediate Algebra) is required for entrance into Econ 103/104. Math 245 (Introduction to Statistics) is highly recommended in preparation for economics courses.

How many Econ majors and minors are there?
Currently there are approximately 100 majors and 40 minors.

What's the average number of students in an econ class?
Upper-division courses (300+) have no more than 30 students; Lower-division courses range from 20-70 students depending on the section.

Are any Econ classes offered in the evenings?
Econ 103 and Econ 104 are offered as evening classes every semester.

Do I have to be good in Math to be an Econ major?
Yes and No - although Math is involved in many aspects, Econ is also a social science where verbal and written skills are also valued.

What resources are there for adult returning students?
For information regarding Adult Returning Students, please contact the Adult Opportunity Adviser, Rita Webb (webbrl@uwec.edu), in Schofield Hall Rm. 226 or click on the following link for further information. (insert link)

What if I have questions that have not been addressed?
Feel free to contact the Economics Department Chair, Dr. Edward Young: email: youngeg@uwec.edu phone: 715-836-5743 visit: Schneider Hall Rm. 476

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