BA: Economics 2023-2024
At your core, you're curious. About behavior - in humans, in businesses, in government. About the environment - and how we impact it. About the world - and what's happening in it. You want to develop a financial awareness - one that will help you (and in turn, others) make good decisions - from where to invest money to what bank is best. By studying Economics at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you'll benefit from a creative, interdisciplinary approach to learning - and an education that puts you at the center.
Visit the program website: https://econ.csuci.edu/
Review the Economics Major Requirements
Four Year Academic Roadmap
FALL: SEMESTER ONE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 GE A2 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. MATH 140 or 150 MATH 140: Calculus for Business Applications, or
MATH 150: Calculus I3 Major & GE B4 Enroll in MATH 140 or 150, if prerequisite is met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with a B- or higher in high school). Otherwise, take MATH 105 first. ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Major & GE D POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester One Considerations:
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
SPRING: SEMESTER TWO
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECON 111 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 GE F/Multicultural Perspectives Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Graduation AIR: US History Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later. GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 GE Student's Choice B1 - Physical Sciences 3 GE B1 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Two Considerations:
- Join a student club or organization
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
FALL: SEMESTER THREE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes MATH 201 Elementary Statistics 3 Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E GE/ Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 GE & Graduation C2/Language Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE Student's Choice C1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Three Considerations:
- Complete lower-division major requirements
- Consider adding minor or double majoring- talk to faculty or academic advisor
SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Science 4 GE B2/B3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 GE Additional C Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 2 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Four Considerations:
- Earn 60 units to be junior standing
- Make sure to have the golden four completed (A1, A2, A3, B4)
FALL: SEMESTER FIVE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECON 310 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Major ECON 311 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Major ECON 312 Econometrics 3 Major Only offered in fall ECON 312L Econometrics Applications 3 Major Only offered in fall UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D- Social Sciences 3 GE UDGE D UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Five Considerations:
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
SPRING: SEMESTER SIX
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECON 313 Seminar in Economic Analysis 3 Major Only offered in spring Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Major Must take a total of three 400 level Economics electives UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Six Considerations:
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement
FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE UDGE B Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Major Must take a total of three 400 level Economics electives Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Seven Considerations:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
SPRING: SEMESTER EIGHT
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECON 499 Capstone 3 Major Only offered in spring Major Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Major Must take a total of three 400 level Economics electives Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Eight Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest in March