International Economics with an emphasis in Political Economy

The emphasis in Political Economy provides an opportunity for students to focus on a set of courses that analyze the complex inter-relationships between economics and politics in an increasingly globalized world. Political economy, as an interdisciplinary field of study, explores issues centered on the ways in which political institutions affect the performance of economic systems as well as the ways in which economic interests affect the form of institutions and policies. It entails a variety of approaches, to include the application of economic theories to political choice, historical analysis, and models drawn from game theory applied to political institutions.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (44 CREDITS)

The Core Foundation requirement for Quantitative Reasoning (MAT), the International Engagement, and one or more of the Social Responsibility requirements may be fulfilled through courses in the major.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (48 CREDITS)

Lower-Division Requirements (24 Credits)

Take the following eight courses:

Upper-Division requirements (24 Credits)

Take the following two courses:

Take a minimum of two of the following courses:

Take two of the following courses (no less than one from POL):

Take two additional courses to be chosen from the Economics courses listed above (ECN 303, 305, or 320), or from the following:

GENERAL ELECTIVES (33 CREDITS)

Complete courses in any academic discipline

Note: All Bachelor of Arts Degrees require a total of 125 credits consisting of Core, Major, and General Elective courses and requirements.  Credits required in the Core and General Electives part of the degree plan may vary depending on Core course selections.