Economics and Mathematics, B.S.

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About the Economics and Mathematics, B.S.

The B.S. in Economics and Mathematics equips students with a diverse skill set, combining advanced mathematical proficiency with economic analysis and interpretation abilities. This interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities across various industries. Students enrolled in this joint degree will be able to complete it within the 120 SCH requirement.

Communication Literacy Requirements: The courses in the Communication Literacy plan for the B.S. in Economics and Mathematics are ECO 3301 , ECO 3302 , and MATH 2360 .

Recommended Curriculum

First Year

Fall

ECO 2301 - Principles of Economics I 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 1451 - Calculus I with Applications 4 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 1301 - American Government 3 Semester Credit Hours
Personal Fitness and Wellness 1 Semester Credit Hour

Total: 14

Spring

ECO 2302 - Principles of Economics II 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 1452 - Calculus II with Applications 4 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric 3 Semester Credit Hours
POLS 2306 - Texas Politics and Topics 3 Semester Credit Hours
Language, Philosophy, and Culture 3 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 16

Second Year

Fall

ECO 3301 - Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Semester Credit Hours †
MATH 2450 - Calculus III with Applications 4 Semester Credit Hours
HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
Creative Arts 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Foreign Language (2000-level) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 16

Spring

ECO 3302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Semester Credit Hours †
MATH 2360 - Linear Algebra 3 Semester Credit Hours †
HIST 2301 - History of the United States since 1877 3 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL Literature (2000-level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 16

Third Year

Fall

ECO 3307 - Introduction to Econometrics 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 4342 - Mathematical Statistics I 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Life and Physical Sciences 4 Semester Credit Hours *

Total: 16

Spring

ECO or MATH Field Area 3 Semester Credit Hours
ECO or MATH Field Area 3 Semester Credit Hours
MATH 4343 - Mathematical Statistics II 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Fourth Year

Fall

ECO or MATH Field Area 3 Semester Credit Hours
ECO or MATH Field Area 3 Semester Credit Hours
Oral Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours *
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 15

Spring

ECO or MATH Field Area 3 Semester Credit Hours
ECO or MATH Field Area 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 12

Total Hours: 120

* Choose from core curriculum requirements.

† Communication Literacy Course.

ECO/MATH Field Area: See academic advisor for complete listing of approved ECO/MATH field area courses.

Calculus: Adequate training in algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry is a prerequisite for calculus. A score of 7 on the Math Placement Exam is necessary to take calculus the first year. Scores below 7 will require additional coursework.

Minor: No minor is required.

Foreign Language: 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 & Sciences General Degree Requirements for further explanation.

Free Electives: These are the only courses not requiring a grade of C or higher. Elective hours may vary to meet 120-hour requirement.