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Economics, Bachelor of Science (BS) General Economics

Economics, Bachelor of Science (BS) General Economics

Program Description

General Economics students learn to think creatively and deeply about important economic issues facing the world today. Students apply a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives to issues of economic efficiency, economic growth, international trade, public policy, environment, and social justice. Economics teaches valuable critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques that are highly valued in all aspects of business and in government. This specialization provides a great preparation for economics and public policy graduate programs, and law school.

Likely Career Paths

Economic Consultant, Economist, Policy Analyst, Research Analyst, Economic Development Specialist, International Trade Specialist

Key Considerations

Cost: University-wide costs (Visit CWU Financial Aid for more information)
Location: Ellensburg
Primary contact: 509-963-2930 | CBAdvising@cwu.edu | College of Business Advising

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	Transfer Course #
ECON 201	ECON& 201
ECON 202	ECON& 202
BUS 221/MATH 211	MATH& 146
MATH 153	MATH& 141
ECON 130	MATH& 142 or MATH& 148

Other options may be available, we recommend viewing the Transfer Equivalency Site (TES) for other acceptable equivalences or contacting us.

Advising Notes

We recommend students pursue and earn an Associate in Business- DTA/MRP. However, any WA state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy CWU General Education requirements.
Students need to earn a 1.7 minimum grade for ECON& 201, 202, MATH& 146, MATH& 141, 142 or MATH& 148.
Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major.

Current Catalog