Economics Minor

Economics plays an important role in many disciplines, including business, environmental science/studies, international studies, political science, journalism, and more. Students can design their economics minor to complement their major.

Contact Information

Department of Economics
(707) 826-3204
Siemens Hall 206

Requirements for the Minor (18 Units)

A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all courses required for the minor.

ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Units: 3
ECON 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics Units: 3

Upper Division Economics Electives

Complete 12 units of Upper-Division Economics Coursework from the following list. *Courses with a corresponding additional depth “D” sections (below). Students are strongly encouraged to take the additional depth section when offered.

ECON 305 - International Economics and Globalization Units: 3 *
ECON 306W - Economics of the Developing World Units: 3 *
ECON 308 - History of Economic Thought Units: 3 *
ECON 309 - Economics of a Sustainable Society Units: 3 *
ECON 310 - Intermediate Microtheory and Strategy Units: 4
ECON 311 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Units: 4
ECON 323 - Economic History of the US Units: 3 *
ECON 423 - Environmental and Natural Resources Economics Units: 3 *
ECON 435 - Financial Institutions and Capital Markets Units: 4
ECON 450 - Energy Economics and Climate Policy Units: 4
ECON 470S - Sustainable Rural Economic Development Units: 4

Additional Depth Courses

The following courses can only be taken with the corresponding courses above.

ECON 305D - International Economics and Globalization - Additional Depth Units: 1
ECON 306D - Economics of the Developing World - Additional Depth Units: 1
ECON 308D - History of Economic Thought - Additional Depth Units: 1
ECON 309D - Economics of a Sustainable Society - Additional Depth Units: 1
ECON 323D - Economic History of the US - Additional Depth Units: 1
ECON 423D - Environmental and Natural Resources Economics - Additional Depth Units: 1

Note:

Students seeking a baccalaureate in business administration with a concentration in economics may not also receive a minor in economics.