Economics Minor
A minor in Economics requires:
 a minimum of 18 units in Economics
 a minimum of 9 (of the 18 units) must be upper-division (300 or 400 level)
In addition to the above unit specifications, minors in Economics must complete the
following specific course requirements:
1. Introductory Economics: ONE of these introductory offerings must be completed
before other Economics classes can be taken. (Students cannot receive units for both)
ECON 200 or ECON 201A-B
2. Macroeconomics Requirement: Students must complete ONE of the following three
classes:
ECON 330 (can only be taken during Summer and Winter Sessions)
ECON 331 (typically offered in the Fall)
ECON 332 (Prerequisite: MATH 113 or 116 or 122 A/B or 125)
3. Microeconomics Requirement: Students must complete ONE of the following three
classes:
ECON 300 (can only be taken during Summer and Winter Sessions)
ECON 301 (typically offered in the Spring)
ECON 361 (Prerequisite: MATH 113 or 116 or 122 A/B or 125)
Additional Economics electives should be selected to complete the 18 unit requirement
based on student interest and goals.
Please note:
 Students who minor in Economics are only eligible to take ECON 300 and 330
during the Summer and Winter Sessions.
 Students interested in taking ECON 332 or 361 should note that MATH 113 or
116 or 122 A/B or 125 (with a C or better) is a prerequisite for both courses.
 ECON 291,391, 393, 399 or 498H cannot be used for ECON electives.
 Minors do not have access to ECON electives (3/4XX level) until after Priority
Registration.
Econ Minor Course Guide (should total 18 Econ units):
_______ Introductory Economics Course (ECON 200 or ECON 201A-B)
_______ Macroeconomics Course (ECON 330 or ECON 331 or ECON 332)
_______ Microeconomics Course (ECON 300 or ECON 301 or ECON 361)
_______ Econ Upper Division Elective (300 or 400 level ECON Course)
_______ Econ Elective (200, 300, or 400 level ECON Course)
_______ Econ Elective (200, 300, or 400 level ECON Course—not needed if student
completed ECON 201A-B)