Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

The major in Economics requires 120 hours of course work with 31 hours in economics and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.  These majors are required to also pursue a second major or a minor to earn the required total hours needed for graduation.  This major is very flexible and pairs well with many other majors and minors on campus.

Courses needed to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics (beyond admission requirements) include:

  • CIS 141 Basic Computer Literacy
  • COMM 161 Business and Professional Speaking
  • ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECON 206 - Statistics
  • ECON 302 - Microeconomic Theory
  • ECON 303 - Macroeconomic Theory
  • ECON 464 - Mathematical Economics
    MATH 116 - College Algebra
    MATH 119 - Fund of Calculus
  • ECON 499 - Senior Assessment -Econ
  • ECON ELECTIVE*
  • ECON ELECTIVE*
  • ECON ELECTIVE*
  • ECON ELECTIVE*
  • ECON ELECTIVE*

*Economics electives may be chosen from 300 and 400 level economics courses not already required for the major.

Additional Information

For additional information about our programs, visit the Department of Economics website or contact:

Michelle W. Trawick
Chair and Professor
Department of Economics
270.745.2249 (Office)
270.745.3190 (Fax)

 Last Modified 7/6/11