BA in Economics

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BA in Economics. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 SPAN 1550 Elementary Spanish 4
MATH 1571 Calculus (Math) 4 ENGL 1590 Introduction to Literature (AH) 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 HIST 2605 Turning Points in US History (SS) 3
Total hours completed: 29 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
ECON 2610 Principles of Microeconomics (SS) 3 ECON 2630 Principles of Macroeconomics (SS) 3
COMM 1545 Communication Foundations 3 General Electives 6
SPAN 2600 Intermediate Spanish 4 Course in Minor 3
Arts and Humanities course 3 Social and Personal Awareness Course 3
Social and Personal Awareness course 3    
Total 16 Total 15
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
ECON 3712 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 ECON 3710 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
ECON 3790 5 Econ electives 6
Econ Elective 3 General Elective (upper division) 3
Course in Minor 3 Course in Minor 3
General Elective (upper division) 3    
Total 17 Total 15
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
ECON 4880 Analysis of Economic Problems 3 Course in Minor (upper division) 3
ECON elective 3 General electives or additional courses in Minor 9
Courses in Minor(upper division) 6 Additional ECON course 3
General Electives (upper division) 6    
Total 18 Total 15