1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BS in Economics with Computing Option
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 A Bachelor of Science in Economics with Computing Option includes strong economics knowledge along with the computing skills to create tools to accomplish economics analysis. This combination supports a career in designing and/or modifying computer programs and applications for use by economists working in a variety of positions. Economics Advisor Von Astudillo – Cheney Campus Senior Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 307 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA
CBPA Coordinator:
Dustin Semb
Riverpoint Campus
Sample Careers
Economic Analyst
Legislative Aid
Public Policy Analyst

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
YAKIMA VALLEY COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGLISH (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
COMMUNICATION (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5)
ECON 200 Intro to Microeconomics (5)
CORE ELECTIVES (15-17 credits)
ECON& 202 Macro Economics (5)
ECON 201 Intro to Macroeconomics (5)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (10-12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CHST 112 Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
CMST 280 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 145 Intro to Native American Literature
ENGL 150 Women in Literature
SOC 210: Sociology of Sex & Gender (5)
ENTH 101 American Ethnic Minorities (5)
ENTH 103 Media, Art, & American Ethnicity (5)
ETHS 105 Ethnic Women (3)
ETHS 107 Race & Ethnic Relations (2)
ETHS 120 African American Experience (3)
CHST 210 Art & Culture (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 270 History of Latin America
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SPAN 231 Second-Year Spanish for Professional Speaking (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
POLS 100W Contemporary World Problems (5)
HIST 275 History of Mexico (5)