Natural
sciences
One lab science course from the list of
natural science courses for the BG Perspective
program is required and may be counted toward
BG Perspective requirements.
Social
and behavioral sciences
Each student is required to complete four
courses from the list of social and behavioral
sciences courses for the BG Perspective
program: ECON
202, 203 (completed with a letter grade),
and two additional courses. Any two of the
four courses may be counted toward BG Perspective
requirements.
Humanities
and arts
Each student is required to complete three
courses from the list of humanities and
arts courses for the BG Perspective program.
Any two of the three courses may be counted
toward BG Perspective requirements.
Oral
and written communications
All economics majors must satisfy a written
and oral communications requirement in economics.
Certification by an economics faculty member
that the requirement has been met is required.
Details are available in the department
office.
Free
electives
Economics (except ECON
200) or other courses may be used as free
electives to complete the minimum degree
requirements of 122 credit hours. The number
of credit hours needed (18-31) is determined
by the number of hours taken as University,
general degree, or major requirements.
Free
electives should be selected in consultation
with the faculty advisor. IPC
102 and at least one course in computer science
are recommended. Generally a student may take
courses in any department of the University
in meeting this requirement. For a list of
courses that do not count toward the degree,
see the appropriate check sheet of degree
requirements or contact the department or
Undergraduate Student Development.
