1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts and Sciences
BS in Economics with Computing Option
(68-70 credits)
Department of Economics
College of Business and Public Administration
Why study economics? Economics helps us understand and explain a variety of topics such as employment, inflation, business cycles, economic growth, markets, competition, international trade, economic history, and public policy. Career Opportunities A Bachelor of Science in Economics with Computing Option includes strong economics knowledge along with the computing skills to create tools to accomplish economics analysis. This combination supports a career in designing and/or modifying computer programs and applications for use by economists working in a variety of positions. Economics Advisor Von Astudillo – Cheney Campus Senior Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 307 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA Lane Hopkins – Spokane Campus Academic Advisor (CBPA/CHSPH) 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd, SEWC 101E Spokane, WA
Department Chair
David Bunting
Patterson 311M
Cheney Campus
Department Assistant
Patterson 311J
Cheney Campus
Sample Careers
Economic Consultant
Simulation Designer
Database Specialist

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS
COMMUNICATION (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ECON& 201 Micro Economics (5)
ECON 200 Microeconomics (5)
ECON& 202 Macro Economics (5)
ECON 201 Macroeconomics (5)
MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
HIST117 History of India (5)
ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5)
ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5)
HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5)
JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5)
PHIL 131 World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
*It is recommended that these courses be completed at EWU for additional upper division coursework.