It is important for Economics majors to meet with their academic adviser and set up a degree plan to make sure that they complete:

1. General Education Requirements;
2. Foundation Course Requirements;
3. College Core Requirements;
4. Economics Major Requirements;
5. General Electives; and
6. Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Requirements.

To earn a B. A. in Economics, a student must:

• Complete at least 54 semester hours from a 4 year baccalaureate-granting institution;
• Complete at least 48 semester hours of upper division (300-400 level) coursework;
• Complete at least one half of his or her business coursework at UIS (college core and major);
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 across all courses required for the major; and
• Earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.

Economics degree candidates may not take any course on a credit/no credit or pass/fail basis.

Students should refer to DARSweb for Students to track their progress towards degree completion.