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Economics (Minor)

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The Economics program offers a minor in Economics which is designed to provide a strong Economics background.

Degrees & Offerings
  • Minor
Location
  • Bloomsburg
  • Lock Haven
  • Mansfield
Department
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Program Contact
Professor of Economics
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The minor is often used by students who already have a major, and use economics minor to complement their own major; and/or further their education in economics with the aim of exploring the possibility of a major in economics or having the opportunity to pursue a further study or career in economics.

The Economics curriculum offers a systematic study of the economic activities of firms, households, and government. The core of the curriculum enables students to master basic principles of economics, develop analytical skills, and interpret economic phenomena.

Students interested in the Economics minor should consult their advisor for information on course requirements.

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Courses and Curriculum

Economics Minor Requirements

  • 18 credits required for minor completion
  • Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.

Minor Requirements

Learning goals and outcomes for economics minor are as follows:
  1. Outline a variety of economic theories, describe their assumptions, and state their predictions.  
  2. Apply an economic model and collect, summarize, and explain data.  
  3. Assess an argument about a current economic, social, and political issue. Formulate and test a hypothesis and interpret the results.  
  4. Discuss original interpretations of an economic analysis, and support an argument based on relevant literature.

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