Economics, B.A. Environmental Economics Track

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Advisement for the major is available from the Economics Department

Economics, B.A. Environmental Economics Track Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)

The environmental economics track within the Economics Department offers students a specialized focus on the intersection of economic theory and environmental studies. This track provides a rigorous curriculum that includes courses in microeconomics, environmental policy, resource economics, sustainability and climate change. Students develop the analytical skills to analyze and address environmental challenges through an economic lens, preparing them for careers in environmental consulting, policy analysis, academia, and roles in governmental and non-governmental organizations dedicated to sustainability and environmental protection. This track is ideal for those looking to leverage economic tools to promote sustainable development and effective environmental stewardship.

Checklist

This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.

University Undergraduate Major Policies

Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

General Education Requirements

See which courses fulfill specific General Education requirements: General Education Courses

Please Note: Courses required for your major or minor may also satisfy the requirements listed below. These courses are indicated with a (+).

SU Signature Outcomes Requirements (3 Courses)

These courses may also meet additional General Education and/or major requirements.

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):

GENE CCE - Civic and Community Engagement 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE DI - Diversity and Inclusion 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE ES - Environmental Sustainability 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Additional General Education Requirements (11 Courses)

These courses may also meet SU Signature Outcomes and/or major requirements.

* To be taken in the first 24 credit hours of courses

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following (3 Courses):

GENE FYS - First Year Seminar 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE CTW - Communicating Through Writing 3-4 Hour(s) Credit *
GENE QA - Quantitative Analysis 3-4 Hour(s) Credit *

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE HE - Human Expression 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE HIC - Humanity In Context 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE SC - Social Configurations 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE SI - Social Issues 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following - Must Be From Different Content Areas (2 Courses):

GENE HOS - Hands-On Science 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE STS - Solutions Through Science 3-4 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following (2 Courses):

GENE PW - Personal Wellness 4 Hour(s) Credit
GENE EL - Experiential Learning Min. of 3 Hour(s) Credit

Major Requirements

Economics Core (7 Courses)

MATH 155 - Modern Statistics with Computer Analysis 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 211 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 212 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 311 - Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 430 - Econometrics 3 Hour(s) Credit

Complete 1 of the Following:

MATH 160 - Introduction to Applied Calculus 3 Hour(s) Credit
OR
MATH 201 - Calculus I 4 Hour(s) Credit

Environmental Economics Track Requirements (5 Courses)

Required Course (1 Course)

ECON 415 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 3 Hour(s) Credit

Economics Elective (1 Course)

Complete 1 Course From the Following (For 3 or More Credits):

ECON 300 - Economic History of the United States 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 331 - Money and Banking 3 Hour(s) Credit (fall)
OR
FINA 445 - Financial Institutions and Markets 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 336 - Public Sector Economics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 338 - Special Topics in Economics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 370 - Industrial Organization 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 381 - Labor Economics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 402 - Comparative Economic Systems 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 403 - Monetary Policy and the U.S. Economy 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 410 - The Economics of Health Care 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 411 - Economic Development 3 Hour(s) Credit (spring)
ECON 420 - Game Theory 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 425 - Sports Economics 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 435 - The Economics of Voluntary Exchange 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 441 - International Economics 3 Hour(s) Credit (spring)
ECON 460 - Applied Economics Workshop 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 492 - Senior Seminar in Contemporary Economic Problems 3 Hour(s) Credit
ECON 494 - Directed Study in Economics 1-3 Hour(s) Credit

Environmental Studies Electives (3 Courses)

Complete Any 3 ENVR 3XX/4XX Courses (For 3 or More Credits):

Prerequisites may vary.

ENVR 3XX/4XX - Environmental Studies Elective Course 4 Hour(s) Credit)
ENVR 3XX/4XX - Environmental Studies Elective Course 4 Hour(s) Credit)
ENVR 3XX/4XX - Environmental Studies Elective Course 4 Hour(s) Credit)