Economics B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MTH xxx (3) |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | ECN 101 (3) |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | ECN 488 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | ECN 488 (3) |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECN 101 – Principles of Economics – Micro | 3 |
| ECN 102 – Principles of Economics – Macro | 3 |
| ECN 201 – Microeconomics Analysis | 3 |
| ECN 202 – Macroeconomics Analysis | 3 |
| ECN 214 – Introduction to Econometrics w/ Lab | 4 |
| ECN 488 – Economics Senior Capstone | 3 |
| ECN Electives (4)* | 12 |
| MTH 108 or 109 or 131 – Math/Calculus Course | 3 |
| MTH 217 or 325 – Statistics Course | 3 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Currently, ECN majors fulfill the Social Science, Quantitative Reasoning, and the Intensive Writing II and Oral Communication Proficiencies.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- Of the 4 required ECN Electives, one must be at a 400-level.*
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| ECN 101 | Princ. of Economics – Micro (Social Science) | 3 |
| MTH 108 or 109 or 131 | Mathematics for Business Anaytics II or Calculus I or Calculus & Analytical Geometry I (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| ECN 102 | Principles of Economics – Macro | 3 | |
| MTH 217 or 325 | Intro to Statistics or Mathematical Statistics I | 3 | |
| CORE (Writing Seminar I Proficiency) | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| ECN 201 | Microeconomics Analysis | 3 |
| ECN 214 | Introduction to Econometrics w/ Lab | 4 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| ECN 202 | Macroeconomics Analysis | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 33 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECN Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECN Elective | 3 | ||
| ECN Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECN Elective | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECN 488 | Economics Senior Capstone (Intensive Writing II, Oral Communication) | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 122 | ||
