The Economics Major

The Economics Department offers three courses of study within the major: the general major; the monetary and financial economics concentration in the major; and the quantitative concentration in the major.

The General Major
The general major is intended for students who seek a broad experience in economics and do not expect to study economics in graduate school. Please see the UW-Parkside catalog (PDF) for the course list, credit and GPA requirements.

The Monetary and Financial Economics Concentration
The monetary and financial economics concentration is designed for students who are interested in positions in the financial and banking sectors. Please see the UW-Parkside catalog (PDF) for the course list, credit and GPA requirements.

The Quantitative Concentration
The quantitative concentration is recommended for students who expect to study economics in graduate school or seek a career using quantitative methods. Please see the UW-Parkside catalog (PDF) for the course list, credit and GPA requirements.

The Economics Minor

The economics minor is intended for students who wish to develop a core understanding of economics that will complement their primary field of study, be it biology, communication, environmental studies, history, geography, political science, or business. An economics minor is valuable and marketable because it demonstrates a basic knowledge of the economy and the ability to apply economic analysis to economic phenomena and problems. Please see the UW-Parkside catalog (PDF) for the course list and credit and GPA requirements.

Teacher Licensure

Students seeking teacher licensure in the economics major or minor must fulfill Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements. For more information about the teacher education program and additional requirements for licensure, please contact the Teacher Education Advisor at 262.595.2180 or visit the Teacher Education website.