Economics emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Economics will be able to:
- Effectively use industry standard computer skills to accomplish tasks and enhance decision-making.
- Communicate effectively using oral, written and technology skills as appropriate.
- Work with team members and successfully interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assume a leadership role.
- Understand and utilize as necessary, economic theory as it applies in the areas of business and government.
- Apply learning to successfully complete a baccalaureate degree at a four-year university.
- Understand the multi-cultural, global environment of contemporary economics.
- Manage their own career prospects including internships and work experience.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 15
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
Program Requirements: 34-37
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
MTH 111 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
PE 231 and WR 121 satisfy a general education requirements category.
Winter Term
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| MTH 241 | Calculus For Bio/Mgmnt/Soc Sci | 4 |
| or | |
| MTH 251 | Differential Calculus | 5 |
| Writing/Composition | 3 |
Elective
COMM 111 satisfies a general education requirement category.
Students planning on graduate school should plan on completing MTH 112 during winter term and MTH 251 during spring term.
Spring Term
| EC 202 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| EC 215 | Economic Development in the U.S. | 4 |
| or | |
| Electives | 4 |
| MTH 245 | Math For Bio,Mgmt,Soc Science | 4 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
Winter Term
| BA 275 | Business Quantitative Methods | 4 |
| EC 220 | Contemporary U.S. Economic Issues: Discrimination | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
Spring Term
| CIS 135S | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| or | |
| Electives | 3 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 92-95