Economics

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The core and distribution requirements for a major in economics are those listed for a baccalaureate degree , with the exception that a course in finance, political studies, psychology or sociology is required to fulfill the social science distribution requirement. ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics covers some unique content as a four hour class and must be completed at Covenant unless otherwise approved. Economics electives may also count for minors in other departments. MAT 141 College Algebra or a math placement level of 3 is a prerequisite for ECO 202 and STA 254 .

Requirements for Major

Core Curriculum Requirements 58 hour(s).
Electives 27-28 hour(s).

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hour(s).
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 4 hour(s). *
ECO 301 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 hour(s).
ECO 302 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 hour(s).
ECO 320 History of Economic Thought 3 hour(s).
ECO 399 Economics Research 1 hour(s).
ECO 465 Econometrics I 3 hour(s).
ECO 491 Senior Seminar in Economics 2 hour(s).
ECO 492 Capstone Project in Economics 2 hour(s).
MAT 145 Calculus I 4 hour(s).
STA 254 Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 hour(s).
Four Economics electives, 200-level or higher: at least 12 hour(s). **

Total hours for the major: 44

Total degree hours: 126

*ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics covers some unique content as a four hour class and must be completed at Covenant.

** Economics electives would include any ECO-prefix course, these additional courses below and select courses approved by the department, with a maximum of two courses from outside of the Economics department:

MAT 247 Calculus III 4 hour(s).
MAT 290 Introduction to Proofs 3 hour(s).
MAT 310 Linear Algebra 3 hour(s).