Minor in Economics
Add the "why" to whatever you're already studying.
Most students who minor in economics won't go on to become economists. They'll be engineers, biologists, communication majors, computer scientists, and business students who realized that almost every interesting question in their field eventually runs into economics. Why do some technologies take off and others don't? How do hospitals decide what to charge? What makes a policy actually work? Economics gives you a toolkit for answering questions like these, and it pairs with just about every major on campus.
If you've already taken ECON 2005 or 2006 as part of your major or as an elective, you're closer to finishing the minor than you think.
THE QUICK FACTS
Only 18 Credits
Six ECON courses total
Open to All Majors
No application required
Add Anytime
Requests processed year-round
HOW TO DECLARE THE MINOR
Adding the minor is straightforward, and you can do it at any point in your undergraduate career:
- Visit the College of Science Forms website
- Find the Change of Second Major/Minor/Option Form
- Complete and submit the form
That's it. There's no separate application to the Department of Economics, and you don't need to wait for a particular semester.
Six courses total:
- ECON 2005: Microeconomic Principles
- ECON 2006: Macroeconomic Principles
- ECON 3104: Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 3204: Macroeconomic Theory
- Two ECON electives at the 3000 or 4000 level
For full course descriptions, prerequisites, and the most current requirements, check the University Course Catalog.
Six courses total, drawn from the following areas:
- Two foundation courses from: ECON 1104 (Economics of Gender), ECON 1204 (Economics of Race), or ECON 1214 (Economic History of Diversity and Inclusion)
- One approved course in Introduction to Identity, Diversity, and Society
- One approved Analysis course
- One approved Writing course
- One approved Capstone course
For the current list of approved courses in each category, check the University Course Catalog.
STILL DECIDING?
If you're currently taking an introductory economics course and wondering whether to go further, talk to your professor or stop by advising. Most students who add the minor say the decision was easier than they expected. A few of those courses might already be on your schedule.