Department website: http://econ.neiu.edu
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
Major in Economics for the Bachelor of Arts Degree
(36 credit hours)
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
ECON-215 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECON-217 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
ECON-220 | Business And Economics Statistics I | 3 |
ECON-221 | Writing Intensive Program: Tools For Economists | 3 |
ECON-303 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
ECON-304 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
Electives (any six 300-level Economic courses, including additional WIP courses) | 18 | |
Total Hours | 36 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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WIP courses | ||
ECON-221 | Writing Intensive Program: Tools For Economists | 3 |
ECON-310 | Writing Intensive Program: Business And Economic Statistics II | 3 |
ECON-320 | Writing Intensive Program: Non Profit Management, Administration & Communications | 4 |
ECON-323 | Writing Intensive Program: Economic Development | 3 |
Code | Title | Hours |
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Elective Courses | ||
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 |
This sample curricular map is provided to guide you in the planning of your progression for this major. This guide should not replace regular consultations with your program advisor. For specific recommendations of courses not identified, please consult your program advisor.
First Year | ||
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Term 1 | Hours | |
MATH-091 (If Necessary) | Intermediate Algebra I | 3 |
ENGL-101 | Writing I | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
MATH-092 (If Necessary) | Intermediate Algebra II | 3 |
ENGL-102 | Writing II | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
MATH-163 | Mathematical Modeling With Elementary Functions For Business | 3 |
ECON-215 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
MATH-165 | Finite Mathematics For Business And The Social Sciences | 3 |
ECON-217 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
ECON-220 | Business And Economics Statistics I | 3 |
ECON-304 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
300-Level ECON Elective | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
ECON-303 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
ECON-221 | Writing Intensive Program: Tools For Economists | 3 |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
300-Level ECON Elective | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
300-Level Econ Elective | 3 | |
300-Level Econ Elective | 3 | |
300-Level Econ Elective | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
300-Level ECON Elective | 3 | |
300-Level ECON Elective | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours: | 120 |