Minor in Economics
Department website: https://www.neiu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics
University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
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| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Minor in Economics (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON-215 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-217 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-220 | Business And Economics Statistics I | 3 |
| Electives (any three 300-level Economics courses) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| ECON-221 | Writing Intensive Program: Tools For Economists | 3 |
| ECON-303 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON-304 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON-306 | Labor Economics | 3 |
| ECON-307 | Money And Banking | 3 |
| ECON-308 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 |
| ECON-309 | Public Finance | 3 |
| ECON-310 | Writing Intensive Program: Business And Economic Statistics II | 3 |
| ECON-312 | Mathematical Economics | 3 |
| ECON-313 | Economic History Of Europe | 3 |
| ECON-314 | The Development Of Economic Thought | 3 |
| ECON-316 | Independent Study In Economics | 3 |
| ECON-318 | Introduction To Econometrics And Forecasting | 3 |
| ECON-320 | Writing Intensive Program: Non Profit Management, Administration & Communications | 4 |
| ECON-321 | International Monetary Theory & Relations | 3 |
| ECON-322 | International Economics | 3 |
| ECON-323 | Writing Intensive Program: Economic Development | 3 |
| ECON-324 | The Economics Of The European Union | 3 |
| ECON-332 | Industrial Organization | 3 |
| ECON-333 | Urban Economics | 3 |
| ECON-334 | Cost-Benefit Analysis | 3 |
| ECON-336 | Health Economics | 3 |
| ECON-337 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
| ECON-340 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| ECON-343 | Macroeconomic Data Analysis | 3 |
| ECON-344 | Financial Economics | 3 |
| ECON-345 | The U.S. Federal Reserve | 3 |
| ECON-377 | Real Estate Economics | 3 |
| ECON-3953 | Internship In Economics | 3 |
| ECON-3956 | Internship In Economics | 6 |