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
|
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
|
