Economics
2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog | Catalogs

Economics at Roosevelt University prepares students to analyze economic phenomena in fresh and innovative ways. Students receive a broad-based view of contemporary economics with special emphasis on nontraditional approaches to theory and policy. Students are challenged to be critical of existing institutions and seek new solutions to problems of economic justice, poverty, and inequality. Economics graduates typically pursue careers in business, public service, law, teaching, and research.

Major in Economics Leading to a BA Degree

Majors must complete a minimum of eleven courses in economics with grades of C or higher. At least nine semester hours in economics must be completed at Roosevelt University. Math 116 or 121 is a prerequisite for Econ 234. Admission to Econ 390 is limited to economics majors who have completed five core courses. Because this seminar is not offered every semester, students are advised to plan their programs carefully.

Core courses:

Electives:

All economics majors must obtain approval of course selections in consultation with economics advisors. Majors are encouraged to select elective courses from such related fields as business administration, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology. Majors intending to pursue graduate studies in theoretical or quantitative economics are urged to obtain adequate preparation in mathematics and take Econ 346. When students are planning their programs they should be aware that many courses are taught in only one semester of the academic year and plan accordingly. For information on the timing of courses for the coming year, consult the economics advisor.

Students desiring to graduate With Distinction in economics must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours in economics with a grade point average of at least 3.5. The 36 semester hours must include the seven core courses, and a sequence of five additional courses approved by an economics advisor. These five courses constitute a specialty within economics; for example, economic theory, quantitative economics, or labor economics.

Minor in Economics

The requirements for the minor in economics are six economics courses, at least two of which must be taken at Roosevelt.