Economics with Teacher Licensure

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A study of economics consistent with teacher licensure requirements. Students seeking middle school or secondary licensure should complete the following program and see the appropriate licensure advisor for additional information.

I. Required courses in the major—34 hours, including:

One course from:

12 additional hours in ECON, at least 3 of which must be at the 300 or 400 level

II. Required courses outside the major—27 hours:

One course from:

Either:

Education courses:

Students must also complete the required EDUC courses as indicated in the Education section of the catalog. Students seeking 6-9 licensure are required to take HIST 315 in addition to the courses listed above.

III. Other departmental requirements:

Senior demonstration of competency and oral competency are met by completion of ECON 480 with a grade of C or higher. Enrollment in ECON 480 requires completion of ECON 380 with a grade of C or higher.

IV. Suggested courses outside the major:

Students with limited computer experience should take:

CSCI 107 - Introduction to Computers and Multimedia (3)

Students interested in graduate school in economics should take:

MATH 191 - Calculus I (4)
MATH 192 - Calculus II (4)