Program Description

The economics program at Snow College offers students a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of microeconomics and the principles of macroeconomics, tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners in diverse majors. Students who study economics will build a strong foundation for microeconomics and principles of macroeconomics that equips students with vital analytic, cognitive, and pragmatic skills for applications to real-world problems.

Program Outcome

A student who completes an associate degree in Economics will be able to do the following.

• Understand the basic forces of the market system at both the micro and macro levels;
• Identify and explain the basics of the various economic models to which students are exposed.
• Identify and be able to communicate effectively about the basic concepts that underlie micro and macroeconomics; and are familiar with various statistical definitions such as inflation, unemployment, recession, and GDP.
• Critique and assess pivotal moments in U.S. economic history such as the creation of the Federal Reserve and monetary changes throughout time among others.

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Economics at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ECON 1740	US Economic History AI	3
ECON 2010	Introduction to Microeconomics SS	3
ECON 2020	Principles of Macroeconomics	3

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Economics by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.