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Information for Economics Students

The Department of Economics at CSUS is committed to offering majors quality advising on issues related to the Economics degree at CSUS and career opportunities. Below are some useful links, information, and forms for Economics Majors.

Majoring in Economics: Frequently Asked Questions

Spring 2008 Undergraduate Advisors and hours:

Students can set up appointments with undergraduate advisors by calling 916.278.6223

Planning your Economics Major

Students majoring in Economics need a minimum of 42 units to complete a BA in Economics., with a total minimum of 120 units required for graduation at CSUS. Of the 42 units, 9 are required lower division courses, 15 are required upper division courses, and the remaining 18 units (6 courses) are upper division electives. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor and fill out a Major Advising Worksheet. Links to Major Advising Worksheets corresponding to the requirements in the current and previous catalogues are provided below:

 

2006-08 Advising Worksheet.doc

2006-2008 Advising Sheet (pdf)

 

2004-2006 Advising Worksheet (pdf)

2002-2004 Advising Worksheet (pdf)

Before you come in for your scheduled advising appointment please have the following ready:

>> A copy of your CSUS academic record;
>> A copy of non-CSUS coursework you have completed;
>> Advising Worksheet reflecting all major-specific courses taken to date.

Planning your Economics Minor

As specified in the 2002-2004 catalogue, students minoring in Economics need to complete a minimum of 21 units. Out of the 21 units, 9 units are lower division Economics units and the remaining 12 must be upper division Economics units.

Catalog Rights

Over the years there have been some changes to the Economics program at CSUS. Requirements may vary between catalog years in terms of both the Economics BA program and the total units required for graduation. Please let your advisor know your catalogue year. You can access online catalogs at http://aaweb.csus.edu/catalog/.

Graduation

Students must apply for graduation one year in advance of their planned graduation date.

Graduation Date

Filing Deadline

Fall

November 1

Spring/Summer

May 1

Graduation Application Fee is $43.00.
Degree Evaluations Office Phone: (916) 278-4862

Economics majors and minors are highly encouraged to meet with an economics advisior prior to filling out their graduation application.

Graduation application for Economics Majors

Graduation application for Economics Minors

Students who have submitted their graduation application but wish make changes to the upper division elective courses listed on their application need to complete a Course Substitution form and submit it to Admissions and Records for processing.