Economics, BA

Requirements

  • Majors must complete a minimum of 11 courses (33 credit hours) in Economics with grades of C- or higher, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • At least 12 credit hours in Economics must be completed at Roosevelt University, 6 of which must be at the 300 level.
  • MATH 110 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or higher is a prerequisite for ECON 234 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS.
  • ENG 102 COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH is a prerequisite for ECON 210 MONEY AND BANKING .
Core
ECON 101PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I3
ECON 102PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II3
ECON 210MONEY AND BANKING3
or ECON 338 FINANCIAL CRISES & MARKETS
ECON 234ELEMENTARY STATISTICS3
ECON 321INCOME & EMPLOYMENT THEORY3
ECON 323PRICE THEORY3
Electives
Select five economics electives, at least three of which must be at the 300 level.15
General Education, University Writing Requirement, and Electives
Courses to total 12087
Total Credit Hours120

In addition to the five electives in Economics, majors are encouraged to select elective courses from such related fields as history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and business administration.  Majors intending to pursue graduate studies in Economics are urged to take ECON 346 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS and obtain an adequate preparation in mathematics and statistics.  Many courses are taught on a rotating basis.  Students should consult an economics advisor and develop a long-range plan of study.

Internships

Economist internships at local government offices, social service agencies, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses are available, for credit, to assist students in career choice and development.  Chicago is a dynamic city and major world center of finance, business, government, social activism, and philanthropy. Our internship course enables Economics students to get a foot in the door to the world of work and life after college.

Graduation with Distinction

Students desiring to graduate With Distinction in Economics must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in economics with a grade point average of at least 3.75.  The credit hours must include the six core courses and six additional courses approved by an Economics advisor.

CORE Requirements (General Education)

First Year Success Course or Transfer Success Course
FYS 101FIRST YEAR SUCCESS COURSE1
or TRS 101 TRANSFER SUCCESS 101
Communication Requirement
ENG 101COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING3
ENG 102COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH3
COMM 101PUBLIC SPEAKING (or program specific CORE communications course)3
Ideas of Social Justice
3 credits in coursework categorized as Ideas.3
Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts 2, 3
9 credits from the following subject areas: African-American Studies, Art History, English (excluding ENG 101 and ENG 102), History, Languages, Music, Philosophy, Theatre, Communication and Women's and Gender Studies9
Mathematics
MATH 110QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (or above) 13
Science
One biological science and one physical science required (one must include a one credit lab).7-8
Social Sciences 2,3
9 credits from the following subject areas: African-American Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies9
Experiential Learning
6 credits from coursework categorized as Experiential Learning. 6
Total Credit Hours47-48
1

Higher level of Math may be required by major

2

Coursework must come from outside of students' major discipline

3

A maximum of 9 credits can be applied from a single discipline towards humanities and social science requirements

These quantitative requirements also apply to degrees.

  • Students must earn a minimum of 120 semester hours.
  • Students may apply no more than 60 credit hours of 100-level courses toward the degree.
  • Students must apply no fewer than 60 credit hours of 200- and 300-level courses toward the degree.
  • Students must have at least 18 credit hours (of the 60 credit hours above) at the 300 level.
  • Students may transfer in no more than 70 credit hours from community colleges.
  • Students earning less than 60 total hours in residence must take their final 30 hours at Roosevelt University. Note that some majors have additional requirements for RU hours.
  • Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher to graduate. Note that some majors have additional GPA requirements.
  • Students may apply no more than 51 hours in the major (BA) or 57 hours in the major (BS)

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
FYS 1011ECON 1023
ENG 1013ENG 1023
ECON 1013Ideas of Social Justice3
MATH 1103Humanities #13
BIOL 111 or 11214Social Science #13
 14 15
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
ECON 2343ECON 210 or 3383
ECON 3213ECON 3233
COMM 1013Humanities #33
Physical Science13Social Science #23
Humanities #23General Elective43
 15 15
Year 3
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
ECON 2XX or ECON 3XX2, 33ECON 2XX or ECON 3XX2, 33
Social Science #33Experiential Learning #153
General Elective43General Elective43
General Elective43General Elective43
General Elective43General Elective43
 15 15
Year 4
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
ECON 3XX33ECON 3XX33
ECON 3XX33Experiential Learning #253
General Elective43General Elective43
General Elective43General Elective43
General Elective43General Elective43
 General Elective41
 15 16
Total Credit Hours 120
1

One Natural Science course must have a lab

2

 Any course at the 200 level within the discipline.

3

 Any course at the 300 level within the discipline.

4

Or course towards an optional Minor.

5

Experiential Learning class must be 200/300 level and satisfies CORE Experiential Learning requirement. ECON 360 INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS is recommended.