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Economics
Schneider
Social Science 476
(715) 836-5743
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
econ@uwec.edu
Edward
Young, Chair
Rose-Marie Avin, Diann Benesh, Wayne Carroll, Maria DaCosta, Eric
Jamelske, Rula Kemp, Thomas Kemp, Fredric Kolb, Duane Oyen, David Schaffer.
To Economics
Course Descriptions
Honor
Societies and Student Organizations:
Omicron Delta
Epsilon (Economics Honors Society) and Student Economics Association. For
more information on either organization, see Department Chair.
Economics is the study of how and to what extent a society uses its scarce
resources. The Department of Economics believes that understanding
economics requires both learning economic theory and applying that theory.
To this end, the department encourages internships, student/faculty
collaborative research activities, small-group learning, and applied
projects.
To aid
our graduates in the transition to employment or further education, the
department sponsors trips to area graduate schools, visits by individuals
employed in economics-related occupations, and maintains a file of alumni
mentors.
During
the year prior to graduation, each student with a major in economics is
required to complete a capstone project which draws together theory,
practice, and policy. The capstone experience also develops information
useful in making career choices. The capstone project may be completed in
conjunction with enrollment in selected 300 or 400 level economics
courses. See the Department Chair for advice on and approval of the
capstone project.
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Information
for Economics Majors
The Department of Economics recommends that the student
majoring in Economics (Liberal Arts, Comprehensive-Business, Teaching)
structure the set of courses chosen for the major within the guidelines
suggested by the following areas of study. In addition to the courses
required for the major, the elective courses suggested in each of these
areas of study are those which the Department of Economics feels would
enhance the potential for success in the student’s future career.
Graduate Education. This area of study is designed
for the student wishing to pursue graduate training. Suggested courses
are:
Econ 311, 315, 316; Math 114, 215, 216, 315, 324.
Applied Economics. This area of study serves
students interested in obtaining immediate employment upon completion of
the major. Suggested courses are:
Econ 316; Math 111 or 114 ; Acct 201; Engl 305.
Pre-Law. This area of study is appropriate for
students who are considering a career in law. Suggested courses are:
Acct 201; Econ 322, 331, 335.
Public Policy Analysis. This area of study is
intended to prepare students for a career in public sector analysis.
Suggested courses are:
Econ 268, 325, 331, 375.
Students with economics majors or minors are encouraged to
take Econ 303 and 304 promptly after completion of Econ 103 and 104.
Registration in junior/senior courses prior to completion of Econ 303 and
304 should be done in consultation with the adviser. Most junior/senior
level courses assume students have completed or are completing their
mathematics requirements and have applied computer experience.
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MAJORS
AND MINORS
MAJOR: ECONOMICS,
Liberal Arts (Code 360-200)
Thirty-six semester credits in economics and supporting courses, including
Econ 103, 104, 303, 304, 321, and Math 246. Additional credits must be
selected primarily from the following: Econ 308, 311, 315, 316, 318, 322,
325, 331, 335, 341, 351, 353, 355, 371, 375, 399, 491, 492, 494, 495, 496,
498, 499. Students may, if they wish, count a maximum of two courses from
the following: Econ 268, 280, 330, 356, 360; Econ/Wmns 337; Hist 454; Acct
201.
A student may substitute Math 347
for Math 246 in the major.
All students with a major in
economics must complete the capstone project during the year prior to
graduation. Completion of Econ 494 or Econ 498 may be used to fulfill this
requirement. For the other capstone project options, contact the
department office.
Areas of emphasis may be selected
from courses taught by the department, and these areas may be supplemented
with a minor or electives from departments offering related courses. The
areas are: Finance (Econ 321, 322, 325); Public Policy Economics (Econ
331, 335, 375); International Economics (Econ 341, 351, 355, and 353 or
356); Theory (Econ 311, 315, 316).
NOTE 1: Math 111 or 114 or their
equivalent must be completed as part of the General Education
requirements.
NOTE 2: A maximum of six credits earned in Econ 399, 494, 495, 496, 498,
and/or 499 may count toward the major.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: ECONOMICS,
Business (Code 360-002)
A Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a
comprehensive major in economics consists of the Basic Business Core in
the College of Business, completion of Econ 103, 104, 303, 304, and 321;
Math 246, and electives from the following courses, bringing the total to
60 semester credits: Econ 308, 311, 315, 316, 318, 322, 325, 331, 335,
341, 351, 353, 355, 371, 375, 399, 491, 492, 494, 495, 496, 498, 499; Fin
322, 327; and no more than one course from the following: Econ 268, 280,
330, 356, 360, Econ/Wmns 337.
All students with a major in economics must complete the
capstone project during the year prior to graduation. Completion of Econ
494 or Econ 498 may be used to fulfill this requirement. For the other
capstone project options, contact the department office.
NOTE 1: Math 111 or Math 114 or their equivalent must be
completed as part of the General Education requirements.
NOTE 2: Students in this major must meet College of Business admission
standards before they may register for upper-division (300-400 level)
courses offered by the College of Business (see College of Business,
Admission).
NOTE 3: A maximum of six credits earned in Econ 399, 494, 495, 496, 498,
and/or 499 may count toward the major.
MAJOR: ECONOMICS,
Teaching (Code 360-204)
Thirty-six semester credits in economics and supporting
courses, including Econ 103, 104, 303, 304, 321, 322; Math 246. Additional
credits will be selected from courses offered by the Department of
Economics or other related areas that are appropriate. This major leads to
licensure to teach in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
All students with a major in economics must complete the
capstone project during the year prior to graduation. Completion of Econ
494 or Econ 498 may be used to fulfill this requirement. For the other
capstone project options, contact the department office.
MINOR: ECONOMICS,
Liberal Arts (Code 360-400)
Twenty-four semester credits in courses offered or
approved by the economics department, including Econ 103, 104, 303, and
304. Up to two courses from the following list may, at the option of the
student, be included in the minor: Econ 268, 280, 330, 356, 360, Econ/Wmns
337. Minor programs must be approved by the department.
MINOR: ECONOMICS,
Teaching (Code 360-404)
Twenty-four semester credits in
courses offered or approved by the economics department, including Econ
103, 104, 303, and 304. Up to two courses from the following list may, at
the option of the student, be included in the minor: Econ 268, 280, 330,
356, 360, Econ/Wmns 337. Minor programs must be approved by the
department. This minor leads to licensure to teach in Early Adolescence
through Adolescence classrooms.
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DEPARTMENTAL
HONORS PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS
Entrance Requirements: (1) Majors who have
completed at least the two introductory economics courses with a GPA in
economics courses of 3.50 or higher, and resident and total GPAs of 3.35
or higher, and (2) submit a written application before the beginning of
the senior year for approval by the Economics Department faculty.
Requirements for Continued Participation: If at any
time a student’s resident and total GPAs fall below 3.35, or a student’s
GPA in economics courses falls below 3.20, that student will no longer be
eligible to participate in the program.
Graduation Requirements: (1) Complete the
requirements for an economics major, including Econ 316. (2) Complete at
least six credits in the department’s Honors Seminars taught by graduate
faculty. If unable to schedule six credits of seminar, the student can
petition the department to replace three credits of Honors Seminar with
three credits of Honors Independent Study. (3) Satisfactory completion of
an Honors paper under the direction of a department member of the graduate
faculty. (4) Satisfactory completion of an oral examination, conducted by
at least three faculty members, on economic theory (Econ 303 and 304) and
on the student’s Honors Paper. (5) Resident and total GPAs of 3.50 or
higher at graduation for all courses and in Economics Department courses.
For more information see Department Chair.
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