Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsSpecialization in International Economic Development
From Seattle University's 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
Freshman Four Year Plan
Transfer Two Year Plan
In order to earn the bachelor of arts in economics degree with a specialization in international economic development, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.25, including the following:
I. Core Curriculum Requirements
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| ENGL 110 |
College Writing: Inquiry and Argument |
5 |
| PHIL 110 |
Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking |
5 |
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| Choose one of the following two courses: |
5 |
| HIST 120 |
Origins of Western Civilization |
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| HIST 121 |
Studies in Modern Civilization |
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| ENGL 120 |
Masterpieces of Literature |
5 |
| MATH 130 |
Elements of Calculus for Business (or MATH 134) |
5 |
| Fine Arts |
(one approved 5 cr. course; see course descriptions) |
5 |
| PHIL 220 |
Philosophy of the Human Person |
5 |
| Lab Science |
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5 |
| Social Science I |
(not economics) |
5 |
| Social Science II |
(different from Soc Science I; not economics) |
5 |
| Theology and Religious Studies Phase II |
(200-299) |
5 |
| Ethics |
(BETH 351/PHIL 351 required) |
5 |
| Theology and Religious Studies Phase III |
(300-399) |
5 |
| Interdisciplinary |
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3-5 |
Senior Synthesis filled by ECON 470 or 489
II. Major Requirements*
65 credits, including:
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| ECON 260 |
Business Statistics |
5 |
| ECON 271 |
Principles of Economics—Macro |
5 |
| ECON 272 |
Principles of Economics—Micro |
5 |
| ECON 310 |
Quantitative Methods and Applications |
5 |
| ECON 330 |
Int’l Economic Events and Business Decisions |
5 |
| ECON 374 |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
5 |
| ECON |
Electives |
30 |
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| Electives in International Economic Development |
15-20 |
| Choose from: ECON 325, 375, 376, 378, 472, 477, 479. With prior approval, one Seattle University economics study your course to a developing country can count toward the specialization. |
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| General Economics Electives |
10-15 |
| Choose from: upper-division ECON courses, excluding ECON 489 and those listed for International Economic Development. FINC 343 may be included. |
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| Choose one of two courses for senior synthesis: |
5 |
| ECON 470 |
History of Economic Thought |
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| ECON 489 |
Senior Research (with permission of chair) |
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III. Additional Requirements
| General electives to total 180 credits |
45-47 |
| ACCT 230 (Principles of Financial Accounting) and MGMT 280 (Communications for Business) are recommended general electives. |
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EXCEL Requirement
All business students entering SU Summer 2012 or later are required to pass the EXCEL Level I Certification Exam as follows:
- Freshman students need to be certified by the time they have reached 45 credits.
- Transfer students need to be certified by the end of their first quarter in Albers.
For details, click here.
IV. Supplemental Activities
Choose one of the following activities:
1. An internship with a government agency or NGO involved with international economic development, approved by the Department of Economics. (An example of potential agencies and NGOs is given here)
2. A minimum of one quarter (15 quarter credits) of related studies in an acceptable program in a developing country. The country and the course work must be approved prior to study abroad by Albers and Seattle University.
3. Participation in a Seattle University sponsored Summer Education Abroad Course or campus ministry tour to a developing country.
4. Participation in Seattle University’s International Development Internship Program.
Please note:
Internships or independent studies will not satisfy major requirements.
* Major requirements must earn a C- grade or better.