This page provides links to information and forms to help students and faculty address advising issues.
UWEC Introductory Advising Guide 2012-2013 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 as early as possible after declaring their major and definately prior to seeing their
advisor. The new eforms can be edited so that you can keep them up to date as your
semesters progress. 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. Once you've completed the Academic Planning Form and submitted it electronically, both your advisor and the chair of the department will receive an email notification and be able to review your form. Be sure to make an appointment with your advisor if your intention is to have it reviewed. You want your course of action to be smooth towards graduation!
Note: clicking on the link below will open the form in another browser. You can go back to the Economics Department Website by clicking on the previous open browser.)
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
