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ECONOMICS & LEGAL STUDIES

Understand, Model, and Predict the World.

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Why major in economics and legal studies at Weber State?  

Economics with Legal Studies provides you with analytical skills and knowledge of law and legal institutions in the context of the U.S. and global economy, which is useful during law school and in subsequent practice.

EXPERIENCE 
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience  

56k
Average salary Western US 

29:1
Small classes = personal attention

100%
Faculty Instruction = no TA's!

INTERNSHIPS
Excellent internships = experience!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
in the economics & legal studies program?  

You'll learn skills such as: tabulating and manipulating data/data analysis, research and analysis, finding and testing relationships, applying statistical methods and testing hypothesis, communication skills - written and oral, understanding and interpreting relationships between economic indicators. You'll also have opportunities to have hands-on experiences like: conducting comprehensive research with direct faculty interaction, opportunities to publish and present your work at conferences like: Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research and National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

A QUICK LOOK 
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers  


  • HOURS     

    120 total hours. 
    40 Upper division required.


  • GPA     

    C or higher in Math 1050
    C or higher in ENGL 2010
    C-  or higher for all Business Foundations courses
    2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
    2.5 overall university GPA


  • MINOR     

    Not required for this major.

  • COURSE DELIVERY 

    • Some evenings
    • Some day
    • Some online

  • GRAD MAP

    Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree. 

    GRAD MAP 

  • DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

    Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in economics & legal studies. Check the course year, requirements may change. 

    DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (CATALOG) 

  • ADMISSIONS

    The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements. 

    ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 


  • CAREERS & RESOURCES 

    Explore what you can do with an economics and legal studies degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.

    ECONOMICS & LEGAL CAREERS 

 

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS 
a quick look at the major course requirements in economics & legal studies  

Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the course requirements in the catalog.

COURSE TITLE CREDITS PRE-REQ

ECON 2010 SS 

Principles of Microeconomics

3

MATH 1010 with a “C” or higher grade

ECON 2020 SS

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

MATH 1010 with a “C” or higher grade

ECON 2899

Economics Foundations and Admission Process

0

ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2600.

ECON 4010

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

3

ECON 2010, ECON 2020 and BSAD 2899
or ECON 2899 and MATH 1050, MATH 1080 MATH 1090,
or MATH 1210.

ECON 4020

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

3

ECON 2010, ECON 2020, QUAN 2400, and
BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899.

ECON 4970

Introduction to Research Methods

1

ECON 2899 or BSAD 2899.

ECON 4980 

Research Methods

3

ECON 4970, BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899,
QUAN 3610, ECON 4010 or ECON 4020.

QUAN 2400

Business Calculus

3

MATH 1050, MATH 1080 MATH 1090,
or MATH 1210 with a “C” or higher
grade or equivalent as determined by the Math Department

QUAN 2600

Business Statistics I

3

MATH 1050, MATH 1080 MATH 1090,
or MATH 1210.with a “C” or higher
grade or equivalent as determined by the Math Department.

QUAN 3610

Business Statistics II

3

QUAN 2600
3 ENGL 2010 or equivalent
3
3
CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TWO COURSES:
3
 (fall only) 3
CHOOSE ONE OF THESE THREE COURSES:
3 ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010.
3 ENGL 2010.
3 ENGL 2010 or equivalent.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Upper Division Elective Courses (6 credit hours) SEE OPTIONS (some courses are only offered once a year)
Law Courses (6 credit hours) SEE OPTIONS (some courses are only offered once a year)
Law Electives (6 credit hours) SEE OPTIONS (some courses are only offered once a year)

FANTASTIC ECONOMICS FACULTY 
Take a look at the faculty in the department of economics  

 

  • Nazneen Ahmad

    Nazneen Ahmad 
    Econ 2020, 3120, 4020

  • Madison Arnsbarger

    Madison Arnsbarger 
    Econ 1740

  • Therese Grijalva

    Therese Cavlovic
    Econ 1010, 4970

  • Doris Geide-Stevenson

    Doris Geide-Stevenson
    Econ 3120, MBA 6410

  • Matt Gnagey

    Jenny Gnagey 
    ECON 4980, QUAN 3610

  • Matt Gnagey

    Matt Gnagey 
    Econ 2010,  3300, 4970, Quan 2600

  • Andrew Keinsley

    Andrew Keinsley
    Econ 2020,3200

  • Brandon Koford

    Brandon Koford
    Econ 2010, 4550

  • Alvaro La Parra Perez

    Alvaro LaParra Perez
    Econ 1010, 1740, 4010

  • John Mukum Mbaku

    John Mukum Mbaku 
    Econ 2010, 4010, 4170

  • Sandeep Rangaraju

    Sandeep Kumar Rangaraju
    Econ 4020, Quan 2400

  • Gavin Roberts

    Gavin Roberts
    Econ 4860, 6550

  • Valentinas Rudys

    Valentinas Rudys
    Econ 3200, Quan 2600

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WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING 
about the economics program?  

Students that study business economics often have several traits in common.  Many are natural leaders, unafraid to take risks, have a competitive spirit, ability to take initiative and have solid communication skills. 

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