Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate of Arts, Associate of Art-Honors BS in Economics Department of Economics College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) Why study economics? Economics helps us understand and explain a variety of topics such as employment, inflation, business cycles, economic growth, markets, competition, international trade, economic history, and public policy. Career Opportunities This Bachelor of Science degree provides strong quantitative and analytical training for those considering a career as an analyst and for those planning to attend graduate school in economics or business. Economics Advisor Von Astudillo – Cheney Campus Senior Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 307 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA 99004 509-359-4709 Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA 99202 509-828-1392 CBPA Coordinator: Dustin Semb Riverpoint Campus 509.828.1499 dsemb@ewu.edu Sample Careers Economics Analyst for Business, Government, or Non-profit Organizations Candidate for Master or PhD program in Economics
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements PENINSULA COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT Communication Skills (10 credits) ENGL &101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL &102 English Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5) Quantitative Skills (10 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. Humanities (15 credits) Social Sciences (15 credits) ECON &201 Microeconomics (5) ECON 200 Introduction to Microeconomics (5) Natural Sciences (15 credits) MATH 111 Finite Mathematics (5) MATH 200 Finite Mathematics (5) Electives (25 credits) MATH &151 Calculus I: Analytic Geometry (5) MATH 161 Calculus I (5) MATH &146 Introduction to Stats (5) MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5) ECON &202 Macroeconomics (5) ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics (5) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program Cultural Diversity (one course) SOC 115 Understanding Diversity (5) I S 103 Women’s Voices in the Arts and Humanities (5) International Studies (one course) HIST 220 History of Modern Latin America (5) POLS &203 International Relations (5) SOC &201 Social Problems (5) POLS &101 Intro Political Science (5) BUS 220 International Business (5) SOCSI 101 Contemporary Global Issues (5)