1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Economics
(68-70 credits)
Department of Economics
College of Business and Public Administration
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 Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA
Department Chair
David Bunting
Patterson 311M
Department Assistant
Patterson 311J
Sample Careers
Economics Analyst for Business, Government, or Non-profit Organizations
Candidate for Master or PhD program in Economics

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 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/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5)
ECON 200 Microeconomics (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
BUS 206 Statistical Methods (5)
DSCI 245 Data Analysis for Business (5)
MATH 125 Applied College Algebra (5)
MATH 200 Finite Mathematics (5)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5)
ACCT 251 Principles of Financial Accounting (5)
ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5)
ECON& 202 Macro Economics (5)
ECON 201 Macroeconomics (5)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)