2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Economics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Minor

A student majoring in Economics or any option in Economics cannot complete this minor.
1. Introduction/Foundational Experience Required Courses
Select two of the following6
Economics of Gender
Economics of Race
Economic History of Diversity and Inclusion
Subtotal6
2. Mid-Level Experience
I. Introduction to Identity, Diversity, and Society
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to American Indian Studies (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Introduction to Appalachian Studies (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Arab Culture and Civilization (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities ; Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Chinese Culture and Civilization (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Introduction to Disabilities Studies (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
African-American History
Crime and Punishment in American History
Native American History
Multicultural Diversity in Organizations
Philosophy of Sex, Gender, and Race
The Politics of Race, Ethnicity and Gender
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Religion and Culture In Asia (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Religion in American Life
Judaism: A Survey of History, Culture, and Heritage (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Asian American Experience (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Multicultural Communication
Religion and Culture in India (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Religion and Culture in China and Japan (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Social Problems (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences ; Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Diversity and Community Engagement
Introduction to Latino American Studies (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Introduction to Technology and Race (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities ; Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States)
Societal Health in North America
Technology and Disability (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities)
Introduction to Womens and Gender Studies (Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities ; Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Issues
II. Analysis
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Business Statistics, Analytics, and Modeling
Introduction to Data in Social Context
Statistical Methods
Biological Statistics
Statistics for Social Science
III. Writing Course
Select one of the following:3
Identity and Inclusion in Agricultural and Life Sciences
Writing and Social Justice
Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing
Advanced Writing and Research
Technical Writing
Business Writing
Intercultural Issues in Professional Writing
Introduction to American Studies
Subtotal9
3. Capstone
Select one of the following:3
Field Study 1
Independent Study 1
Special Study 1
Undergraduate Research
Subtotal3
Total Credits18
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ECON 3004, ECON 4964, ECON 4974, and ECON 4984 may be used for requirements with approval from the department prior to the start of the semester in which the course is completed.

Graduation Requirements

1. All courses to fulfill minor must be taken A/F.
2. The minor requires a minimum GPA of 2.0. Six credit-hours must be completed at the 3000-4000 level.