Nov 21, 2024

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Economics, B.A.

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1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

Specific degree programs may direct core curriculum choices due to accreditation requirements or other considerations. Please see core requirements for specific degree programs.

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Lab credit beyond six required hours is counted in the major.

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1313 - General Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1301 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

2. Program Courses

A. Foundation of Knowledge

Three hours from:

MGMT 2372 - Management and Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3

Six hours from:

Proficiency in a modern foreign language through the equivalent of SFA’s 232 courses or four semesters of the same language.

B. Economics Major Courses

Eighteen hours from:

ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 3331 - Money and Banking Credit(s): 3
ECON 3339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
ECON 3351 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 3353 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

Twelve hours from:

ECON 3311 - Managerial Economics Credit(s): 3
ECON 3337 - Public Finance Credit(s): 3
ECON 3345 - Industry Structure, Market Power and Anti-Trust Legislation Credit(s): 3
ECON 3359 - Sports Economics Credit(s): 3
ECON 3361 - Environmental Economics Credit(s): 3
ECON 4339 - Labor Economics Credit(s): 3
ECON 4375 - Special Problems in Economics Credit(s): 3
ECON 4380 - International Economics Credit(s): 3
ECON 4385 - Internship in Economics Credit(s): 3
FINC 3370 - Banking Fundamentals Credit(s): 3

3. Additional Requirements

A. Minor

An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine hours advanced and at least six hours advanced at SFA.

B. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

C. Advanced and Residence Requirement

At least 42 semester hours of advanced work, with at least 36 advanced at SFA; at least 42 semester hours of work in residence at SFA; and at least 120 total semester hours. No more than 30 semester hours of coursework from the following areas: ACC, FIN, GBU, MKT, MGT, BLW, BCM.

D. Grade requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, at least a 2.0 GPA overall at SFA, at least a 2.0 GPA in major courses taken at SFA and at least a 2.0 GPA in all minor or second major courses overall.

E. Special Problems Course Hours

No more than three hours of special problems from the Nelson Rusche College of Business (ACCT 4175 , ECON 4375 , FINC 4375 , BUSI 4375 , MGMT 4175 , MKTG 4175 ) and no more than three hours of internships from the College of Business (ACCT 4185 , ECON 4385 , FINC 4385 , BUSI 4385 , MGMT 4176 , MKTG 4186 ) may count toward a B.A. in economics.

F. Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI Information elsewhere in this bulletin.