This minor may be completed only by students admitted to the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence options of Elementary Education. The Department of Economics is housed in the College of Letters & Science. Students may wish to consult with an economics undergraduate advisor to discuss course selection and other issues related to this field of study. Academic advising is available in Room 7238 of the Social Science Building. Email: econadvise@ssc.wisc.edu.
This minor may be completed only by students admitted to the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence options of Elementary Education. Students admitted to the Content Focus option are asked to identify the minor of their choice when admitted to the program. Students admitted to the other Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence options should fill out a minor declaration form available in the School of Education Student Services office, Room 139 Education Building.
The Economics minor requires a minimum of 24 credits. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required, based on all Economics minor coursework taken on the UW–Madison campus.
Students completing the Economics minor must complete at least one semester of calculus. Mathematics coursework may be applied toward the liberal studies requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Microeconomics and Macroeconomics | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4-7 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Economics-Accelerated Treatment | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | ||
or ECON 311 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment | |
| Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | ||
or ECON 312 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment | |
| Statistics | ||
| Select one of the following, or an approved substitute: | 3-4 | |
| Statistics: Measurement in Economics (preferred) | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Methods | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | ||
| Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics I | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Economics Elective | ||
| Select one of the following (330 or 464 are preferred): | 3-4 | |
| Money and Banking | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Introductory Econometrics | ||
| Analytical Public Finance | ||
| Human Resources and Economic Growth | ||
| Wages and the Labor Market | ||
| International Industrial Organizations | ||
| Industrial Organization and Imperfect Competition | ||
| Economics of Growth | ||
| Wealth and Income | ||
| Game Theory and Economic Analysis | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| The Economics of Health Care | ||
| Issues in International Trade | ||
| Issues in International Finance | ||
| If needed, additional Economics coursework to reach the minimim of 24 credits. | ||