This page provides links to information and forms to help students and faculty address advising issues.
UWEC Introductory Advising Guide 2011-2012 for Economics
Are you considering an Economics Major or Minor?
Economics Department Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
The economics department's requirements, courses, and programs for its majors aim to address these goals.
Economics Department Goals
Academic Planning Form
All Economics Majors must complete the Academic Planning Form when they have achieved Junior status (60 credits). On this form you will list all the courses that you've taken and plan to take to satisfy the requirements for graduation. Before starting your work on this form, carefully review a copy of your current degree audit. If you have questions about your requirements or options, don't hesitate to ask your advisor or the department chair. When you've completed the Academic Planning Form, turn it in to the Economics Department Office, Room 476.
Academic Planning Form
Economics Advising Guide (for Economics Majors)
This guide provides an overview of the requirements that economics majors must complete before graduation. It discusses general university requirements; the choice of degree, ie. Liberal Arts (BA), Liberal Arts (BS), or Business (BBA); foreign language, foreign culture and GE requirements; and major requirements.
Economics Advising Guide
Credits in An Economics Major (A short guide)
Which courses are required in an economics major? How many credits of
upper-level economics electives do you have room to take?
Credits in the Economics Major
Economics Department Capstone
Every economics major is required to complete a capstone paper in the last year before graduation.
Capstone Goals and Standards
Capstone Planning Form
Double Major in Business Economics and Finance
Many economics majors choose to complete a double major in business economics and finance. This guide summarizes the requirements for both majors, highlighting the potential overlap between the programs.
Double Major in Business Economics and Finance
Avoid Pitfalls on Your Way Toward Graduation!
Think about Your Graduation Date and Plan Ahead!
Fill out your Academic Planing Form. See your advisor if you need help with planning future semesters.
Read Carefully! Economics Pitfalls to Graduation
