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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Mathematics (MATH)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students placing into MAT 210 or MAT 270 should take one of those courses in term 1. If not, students should select a prerequisite course. Students should not take MAT 142.
Students considering graduate work in economics should choose MAT 270 or a prerequisite course.

Term 2 16 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 210: Brief Calculus (MATH OR MA)	3-4	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	13-14

Students considering graduate work in economics should select MAT 270 instead of MAT 210.
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Term 3 29 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB) OR ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB)	3	C
MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis	3-4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Elective	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16-17

Students considering graduate work in economics should select MAT 271 instead of MAT 211.
Many upper-division related area courses have prerequisites that can be completed as electives in terms 3, 4, and 5.
Visit the Career and Professional Development Center to identify networking opportunities and to seek career planning assistance.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB) OR ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB)	3	C
ECN 221: Business Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend career related workshops and meet with a career counselor to discuss professional goals.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ECN 312: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (SOBE OR SB)	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
ECN Upper Division Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Only 3 credit hours of ECN 484 can be used to satisfy ECN upper-division elective requirements.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ECN 310: Applied Regression and Data Analytics OR ECN 425: Introduction to Econometrics	3	C
ECN 313: Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (SOBE OR SB)	3	C
Related Area Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Complete an internship to develop job-related skills and connections.
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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ECN 4** Elective	3	C
Related Area Course	3	C
ECN Upper Division Elective	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Upper Division Elective OR LIA 484: Internship OR ECN 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend a career or graduate education fair.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ECN 475: Capstone in Economics (L)	3	C
ECN 4** Elective	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Finalize future educational or career plans.

Students must earn a C or better in all related area courses. Many upper-division related area courses have prerequisites that can be completed as electives.
All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper-division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 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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Economics, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

Mathematics (MATH)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students placing into MAT 210 or MAT 270 should take one of those courses in term 1. If not, students should select a prerequisite course. Students should not take MAT 142.
Students considering graduate work in economics should choose MAT 270 or a prerequisite course.

Term 2

16 - 29 Credit Hours

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 210: Brief Calculus (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Notes:

Students considering graduate work in economics should select MAT 270 instead of MAT 210.
Select your career interest area and play the game me3@ASU.

Term 3

29 - 45 Credit Hours

ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB) OR ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH OR MA) OR MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis

Hours: 3-4

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Students considering graduate work in economics should select MAT 271 instead of MAT 211.
Many upper-division related area courses have prerequisites that can be completed as electives in terms 3, 4, and 5.
Visit the Career and Professional Development Center to identify networking opportunities and to seek career planning assistance.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB) OR ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ECN 221: Business Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Attend career related workshops and meet with a career counselor to discuss professional goals.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

ECN 312: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (SOBE OR SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ECN Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Only 3 credit hours of ECN 484 can be used to satisfy ECN upper-division elective requirements.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

ECN 310: Applied Regression and Data Analytics OR ECN 425: Introduction to Econometrics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ECN 313: Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (SOBE OR SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Related Area Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Complete an internship to develop job-related skills and connections.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

ECN 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Related Area Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ECN Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR LIA 484: Internship OR ECN 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Attend a career or graduate education fair.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

ECN 475: Capstone in Economics (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ECN 4** Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Finalize future educational or career plans.

General Notes

- Students must earn a C or better in all related area courses. Many upper-division related area courses have prerequisites that can be completed as electives.
- All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper-division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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