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Political Economy, Certificate


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Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026 General Studies Gold
Degree: Certificate, Certificate
Plan Code: LAPLECERT
15
minimum credit hours
12
Upper division minimum
credit hours

Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate includes courses in political science, economics and other academic areas that relate to politics and the economy and requires a total of 15 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper division. Nine credit hours must be from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
Part One: Economics Foundation
ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE) or ECN 212 Microeconomic Principles (SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
Part Two: Politics Foundation
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
Part Three: Political Economics and the World
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 6
Part Four: Related Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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