Sample Degree Pathway for Economics


For students who entered fall 2012 to spring 2015.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ENGL.1010(Gen Ed) College Writing I3
ECON.2010Economics I3
MATH.1210Pre-calculus OR any higher level Math3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Arts/Humanities)3
FAHS.1090First Year Seminar11
Total16

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ENGL.1020(Gen Ed) College Writing II3
ECON.2020Economics II3
MATH.1220Management Calculus OR any higher level math3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed) AH (Art & Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/Lab4
Total16

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ECON.3/4xxxEconomics Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science (non-lab)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ECON.2110Statistics I3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Art/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/Lab4
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total16

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ECON.3030Microeconomic Theory3
ECON.2120Statistics II3
ECON.3/4xxxEconomics Elective3
xxxx.xxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ECON.3040Macroeconomic Theory3
ECON.3/4xxxEconomics Elective3
ECON.3/4xxxEconomics Elective
3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ECON.3/4xxxEconomics Elective3
xxxx.xxxxEconomics or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxEconomics or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ECON.3/4xxxEconomics Elective3
xxxx.xxxxEconomics or Free Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15
Total Minimum Credits = 120

This track is designed to provide the student with a strong and flexible background in economic theory and some of the important applications of that theory. In addition to the six required courses, the student chooses six additional upper level economics courses.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Refer to the General Education website for General Education requirements. Courses in the General Education categories of Diversity and Ethics should be selected in conjunction with a faculty advisor from department offerings or other electives.

1Required for entering Freshmen.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last updated: 10/26/2017