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About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Economics program at Texas Tech University is a challenging and rewarding experience that provides students with the opportunity to delve deep into the world of economics. This degree program requires a minor in mathematics, which enhances students' education with a technical and quantitative focus, further deepening their grasp of economics. Designed for students who seek a highly structured and rigorous curriculum and strive for excellence, the Bachelor of Science in Economics program is recommended for those who are considering graduate study in economics or seeking a thriving career in the field. By enrolling, students join a community of dedicated scholars who are passionate about economics and its impact on society.

Program Requirements

The undergraduate program leading to the 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science degree combines a broad liberal education with rigorous and extensive training in theoretical and mathematical economics. The program is highly structured and technically oriented and requires a minor in mathematics.

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Recommended Curriculum

First Year - Fall
  • ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • MATH 1451 - Calculus I With Applications (4 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO 2301 - Principles of Economics I (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Life and Physical Sciences Elective (4 Semester Credit Hours)
  • IS 1100 - RaiderReady: Freshman Seminar (1 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 15

First Year - Spring
  • ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • MATH 1452 - Calculus II With Applications (4 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO 2302 - Principles of Economics II (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Life and Physical Sciences Elective (4 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Personal Fitness and Wellness (1 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 15

Second Year - Fall
  • ENGL Literature (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • MATH 2450 - Calculus III With Applications (4 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO 3312 - Intermediate Economic Theory (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • The order in which the student takes ECO 3311 and ECO 3312 may be switched.
  • HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • HIST 2310 may be substituted for HIST 2300 or HIST 2301.
  • Foreign Language (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 16

Second Year - Spring
  • ENGL Literature (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • MATH 2360 - Linear Algebra (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO 3311 - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • The order in which the student takes ECO 3311 and ECO 3312 may be switched.
  • HIST 2301 - History of the United States Since 1877 (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Foreign Language (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Personal Fitness and Wellness (1 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 16

Third Year - Fall
  • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • MATH 4342 - Mathematical Statistics (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • POLS 1301 - American Government, Organization (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 15

Third Year - Spring
  • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • MATH 4343 - Mathematical Statistics (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • POLS 2302 - American Public Policy (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Oral Communications Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 15

Fourth Year - Fall
  • ECO 4305 - Introduction to Econometrics (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Creative Arts Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
  • Math Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • MATH 3430  may be taken in place of the MATH elective and 1-hour elective in this semester.
  • Elective (1 Semester Credit Hours)

Total: 13

Fourth Year - Spring
    • ECO Elective, 4000 Level (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • ECO Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • MATH Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)
    • Elective (3 Semester Credit Hours)

    Total: 15

Electives

See Arts and Sciences General Degree Requirements for more information. Three hours of English literature coursework will fulfill 3 semester credit hours of Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirements for B.S. degree.

Foreign Languages

A student must complete 3 hours at the sophomore level or above in a single language. The prerequisite for all sophomore language courses is credit for the freshman level. This credit can be determined through a credit by examination. The score attained on the exam will determine whether the student is placed in a second-year course, a 5-hour review course, or in some cases the first or second semester of a beginning (first-year) language course. See Arts and Sciences General Degree Requirements for further explanation.

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