Apr 20, 2024  
2023/2024 University Catalog 
    
2023/2024 University Catalog

Economics, Emphasis in Public Policy, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences


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(SIMS Code: 111961)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 48 units in economics courses can apply to the degree.

A minor is not required with this major.

Emphasis in Public Policy


Preparation for the Major


(18 units)

These prerequisite courses may not be taken Cr/NC; except for courses taught as Cr/NC only. The minimum grade in each class is C (2.0) or better.

Language Requirement


Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement


Completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

18 Units of Electives in Economics


C. Upper Division Economics

Three additional units of upper division economics electives.

Maximum Units

Maximum nine units of ECON 496  or ECON 596  may be substituted as upper division electives with approval of adviser. Maximum three units of 495 and maximum three units of 499 may be substituted into group A with appropriate policy content as approved by adviser.

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