Department of Economics

Economics - Suggested First Year Courses

English Composition (Select an Appropriate English Course)

• ENGL 90 Developmental Writing (0 credits)
• ENGL 101 English Composition (3 credits)
• ENGL 102 English Composition (3 credits)

Area I Core Course (List of Approved Courses) (3 credits)

Area II Core Courses (List of Approved Courses) (6 credits)

Area III Core Courses

Mathematics (Select an Appropriate Mathematics Course)

• MATH 15 Arithmetic Review (0 credits)
• MATH 25 Elementary Algebra (0 credits)
• MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra (4 credits)
• MATH 143 College Algebra (3 credits) or
• MATH 147 Precalculus (5 credits) and
• MATH 160 Survey of Calculus (4 credits) or
• MATH 170 Calculus I (5 credits)
• Area III Science Core Course (List of Approved Courses) (4 credits)

Other Classes

• UNIV 101U First Year Seminar (2 credits)

Computer Literacy must be demonstrated either by completing ITM 104 and ITM 105 with a 'C' or above, or by passing the College of Business and Economics Computer Placement Exam for ITM 104 and ITM 105.

You are not required to take all of the courses listed above your first year; however, most students will choose to take between 24 and 32 credits.

For additional information on the Economics Degree at Boise State University, please refer to the program website.

Academic Advisor

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