Introduction
Economics is the
social science which studies how choices
are made by individuals and society to
allocate scarce resources such as
natural resources, manufactured goods,
services, financial resources, time and
labor talents. The study of economics
provides a basic understanding of the
world we live in, as we are all impacted
by economic forces.
Why Study Economics at UWSP?
An economics
major is essential for students preparing for careers
and further education in economics. An economics major
also provides students with the theoretical foundations
used in a wide variety of other disciplines, such as
business, financial fields, political science, public
policy, legal studies and natural resources. Those
students who major in economics may obtain a teaching
certificate.
High School Preparation
To prepare for a
major in economics, high school students should focus on
mathematics and economics courses.
Department Features
The teaching
faculty for this program represents expertise in many
subjects, for example, micro and macro economics,
financial systems and institutions, international trade
and finance, regional economics, development, poverty,
social welfare, industrial organization, public
economics and labor. The latest technologies are
integrated into each classroom and each instructor’s
preparation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates in
Economics have a wide range of job opportunities in both
domestic as well as international business and
government, for example, banking, economic and community
development, utilities, insurance, manufacturing,
forecasting and research. Students planning graduate
study at the masters or doctorate level should include
additional preparation in advanced mathematics and
statistics as well as advanced courses in economics.
Sample Program of Study for the Economics
Major
The Economics
major consists of 38 credits. For both the
Economics major and minor, the student must
maintain at least a 2.25 cumulative grade
point average in ALL required and elective
courses in the Economics major and minor.
Students failing to maintain the 2.25 GPA
may be dropped from the major. The following
sample program of study is taken from the
catalog.
|
Freshman Year
|
|
First Semester |
Credits |
Second Semester |
Credits |
|
Freshman English 101 |
3 |
Freshman English 102 |
3 |
|
Political Science 101 |
3 |
Biology, Chemistry, Geography or
Physics 101 |
5 |
|
Religious Studies 100, 101, 102,
105, or 107 |
3 |
Communication 101 |
2 |
|
Music 100, 102, 103 or 105 |
3 |
Math 109, 111 or 120 |
4 |
|
Health Promotion/Wellness 102 |
2 |
Aerobic Activity/Wellness |
1 |
|
Library Resources 101 |
1 |
|
|
|
Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
|
Sophomore Year
|
|
Math 355 or equivalent
statistics course |
4 |
Accounting 211 (Managerial) |
3 |
|
Biology, Chemistry, Geography or
Physics 101 |
5 |
History 211 or 212 as Writing
Emphasis |
3 |
|
Economics 210 (Macro) |
3 |
Geography 100 |
3 |
|
Accounting 210 (Financial)
|
3 |
Sociology or Anthropology 101 |
3 |
| |
|
Principles of Microeconomics -
Econ 211 |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
|
UWSP
Economics Graduates at work
Research and
Forecasting
Government Agencies
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Teaching
Primary and Secondary
Educational Institutions
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Economic
Advising
Financial Institutions
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Recommended:
Introductory Financial Accounting - 210
For an Economics
Major/Teaching Certificate, a minimum of 34 credits must
be in courses designated "Economics" and Natural
Resources 370, a legislated requirement. Recommended GDR
electives: Hist 211 and 212.
The Economics minor consists of 22 credits, including
Econ 210, 211, Math 355 or equivalent, and 15+ credits
of Economics electives. A minor for teaching
certification requires 24 credits. Recommended GDR
electives: Hist 211 and 212.
During the Junior and Senior years of the Economics
program, students complete the following required
courses:
- Money and Financial Markets - Econ 360
- Microeconomic Theory - Econ 350
- Macroeconomic Theory - Econ 361
- Environmental Quality & Resource Development -
Econ 341
- 5 elective economics courses (300-level)
Additional recommended
courses are:
-
Accounting 210
-
Accounting 211
-
Natural Resources 370
-
English 351
|
- Econ
345
- Econ
362
- Econ
365
- Econ
374
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