Certificate in Political Economy (18 hours)

The Certificate in Political Economy enhances understanding of the function and scope of social institutions in the presence of limited resources. Students completing the certificate will have a broad understanding of efficiency, equity, and social welfare informed by the approaches of both Economics and Political Science. The certificate is designed with flexibility in mind to allow students to pursue a course of study that fits their interests.

A minimum earned grade of “C” is required in each course to fulfill the certificate.

Required Courses - Economics Core (6 credit hours)

ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) Credit Hours
or
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics (3) Credit Hours
One ECON course at the 3000/4000 higher

Required Courses - Political Science Core (6 credit hours)

POLS 4001 - International Development (3) Credit Hours
POLS 3400 - International Relations (3) Credit Hours
or
POLS 3450 - Modern Political Theory (3) Credit Hours
or
POLS 3100 - Comparative Politics (3) Credit Hours
or

Electives (6 credit hours)

Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics can select:
    1. Two POLS courses at the 3000/4000 lever not used in Required Coursework
                                            OR
    2. One POLS course at the 30000/4000 level not used in Required Courses and One Experiential Learning Internship or Study Abroad Course with a prefix of POLS, ECON, or BUSA not used in Required Coursework

    Students majoring in Political Science may select:
    1. Two ECON courses at the 3000/4000 level and not used in the Required Coursework
                                              OR
    2. One ECON course at the 3000/4000 level and not used in Required Courses and One Experiential Learning Internship or Study Abroad Course with a prefix of POLS, ECON, or BUSA not used above in Required Coursework

Students not majoring in Economics or Political Science may select:
     1. One ECON course at the 3000/4000 level and not used in Required Coursework
                                     AND
     2. One POLS course a tthe 3000/4000 level and not used above in Required Coursework