College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Applied Economics
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- For more information about Applied Economics, see the website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 2300: Business Statistics (QL) . |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.5 GPA |
Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| APEC Elective |
3 |
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APEC 5950: Applied Economics Policy Analysis |
3 |
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| Upper-Division APEC, ECN or FIN Elective |
3 |
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Electives |
9 |
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| Electives |
9 |
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| Total Recommended Credits: |
15 |
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Total Recommended Credits: |
12 |
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Comments
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Comments
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The Applied Economics major emphasizes the development of quantitative skills in and a deeper understanding of economic theory, with practical applications to societal problems. The degree is designed with flexibility for students to specialize in energy, law and policy, water and natural resources, environmental management, or quantitative analysis. While this program provides a solid base for individuals desirous of careers in the public or private sector, it is also an excellent preparation for graduate studies in economics, agricultural economics, natural resources, business, or law. The Applied Economics degree provides an excellent background for work in federal, state, and local government, as well as in the private sector. Graduates of this program are now working in positions involving the analysis of prices and markets, preparation of economic feasibility studies, and preparing economic forecasts.
Students must complete the General Education Requirements .
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements .
To graduate with a major in Applied Economics, a student must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Several of the required courses listed for this major will meet general education and university studies requirements. For more detailed information about courses and the recommended sequence for taking them, see the APEC academic advisor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Student Services Center, Lisa Allen (lisa.allen@usu.edu, 435-797-0454).
