College of Liberal Arts College of Liberal Arts Overview We encourage you to come visit us in West Lafayette, Indiana! Tour our facilities, mingle with current students, meet with academic professionals, explore our campus, and find out for yourself why the U.S News & World Report ranks Purdue as one of the top public universities in the United States. As the home to over 4,200 undergraduate students at Purdue University, the College of Liberal Arts has over 45 different majors and numerous minors. The mission of our college is to educate students to live more knowledgeably, responsibly, and humanely, fostering the development of analytical minds and the practice of continual learning. College of Liberal Arts Website Admissions http://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/colleges.php?ClgCd=LA Admission to Teacher Education Teacher Education Program Guidelines 2015-16 Advising Academic advisors work with students, faculty, staff, departments and administration to maintain and improve the quality of education in the College of Liberal Arts and Purdue University as a whole. As advisors, we are committed to supporting each student in developing and implementing an individualized plan for academic success and career development. Specifically, we are committed to... • Supporting the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and promoting the value of a liberal arts education; • Supporting campus recruitment programs and providing information to prospective students to assist them in making appropriate academic choices ; • Assisting students in monitoring their progress toward degree requirements through audits, course planning, and related administrative tasks in compliance with Purdue University policies and regulations; • Fostering retention by encouraging student success and supporting those who experience difficulty in the academic environment; • Sharing and exchanging information, ideas and resources with departments, offices, administration and professional organizations to improve the quality of education and services for all students; and • Continuously improving our services through professional development, innovation and evaluation. Click here for STAR (Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration) information. Current students may schedule appointments with their academic advisor by visiting BRNG 1114 or by logging on to: https://appointments.pnhs.purdue.edu/. The College of Liberal Arts Academic Advising Office has walk-in hours from 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday for your convenience. Contact Information Office of the Dean Purdue University College of Liberal Arts Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 1290 100 North University Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098 Phone: 765 494-3663 Fax: 765 494-3660 Online feedback form Visit the Dean's Office web site Academic Advising and Prospective Students Academic Advising Office BRNG 1114 Phone: 765 494-3670 Fax: 765 496-1910 Undergraduate Prospective Students BRNG 1168 Phone: 765 494-6291 Fax: 765 496-1910 Email: [email protected] Purdue University TDD Relay Service 765 496-1343 More about voice services Other Offices in the College of Liberal Arts Unless otherwise noted, all offices are located in: Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education 100 North University Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098 Office of Alumni Relations and Special Events BRNG 1280 Phone: 765 494-2711 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Business Office BRNG 1274 Phone: 765 494-3657 Fax: 765 494-3660 Office of Career Development BRNG 1114 Phone: 765 496-2487 Fax: 765 494-1910 Development Office BRNG 1280 Phone: 765 494-2711 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Diversity Initiatives BRNG 1114 Phone: 765 494-4297 Fax: 765 494-1910 Honors Program BRNG 1175 Phone: 765 494-3235 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Office of Information Technology BRNG 3268 Phone: 765 496-6333 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Office of Interdisciplinary Studies BRNG 1289 Phone: 765 496-1848 Fax: 765 494-3660 College of Liberal Arts Administration About the Program The Purdue Liberal Arts community is one of continual learning. We push boundaries, create change, and are a force for good in the world. Whether in the classroom or in the real world, we emerge as leaders and analytical thinkers. It's what we've been taught, it's how we think. Our innovation and creativity spark conversations and question the status quo. We like the challenge of solving problems and reimagining how things work. Our skills are sought after. And whether we are aspiring journalists or lawyers, business leaders or community leaders, activists or actors, our analytical thinking and communication skills make us invaluable in our careers and our communities. We are change agents. We are leaders. We are innovators. This is who we are. Faculty https://www.cla.purdue.edu/about/directory/ Contact Information Office of the Dean Purdue University College of Liberal Arts Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 1290 100 North University Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098 Phone: 765 494-3663 Fax: 765 494-3660 Online feedback form Visit the Dean's Office web site Academic Advising and Prospective Students Academic Advising Office BRNG 1114 Phone: 765 494-3670 Fax: 765 496-1910 Undergraduate Prospective Students BRNG 1168 Phone: 765 494-6291 Fax: 765 496-1910 Email: [email protected] Purdue University TDD Relay Service 765 496-1343 More about voice services Other Offices in the College of Liberal Arts Unless otherwise noted, all offices are located in: Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education 100 North University Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098 Office of Alumni Relations and Special Events BRNG 1280 Phone: 765 494-2711 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Business Office BRNG 1274 Phone: 765 494-3657 Fax: 765 494-3660 Office of Career Development BRNG 1114 Phone: 765 496-2487 Fax: 765 494-1910 Development Office BRNG 1280 Phone: 765 494-2711 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Diversity Initiatives BRNG 1114 Phone: 765 494-4297 Fax: 765 494-1910 Honors Program BRNG 1175 Phone: 765 494-3235 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Office of Information Technology BRNG 3268 Phone: 765 496-6333 Fax: 765 494-3660 Email: [email protected] Office of Interdisciplinary Studies BRNG 1289 Phone: 765 496-1848 Fax: 765 494-3660 Baccalaureate Economics Honors, BA About the Program Economics is the study of how people make decisions in the face of scarcities. Economics evaluates topics such as inflation, business cycles, international trade, tax policies, energy costs, the banking system, crime and the legal system, public finance, and economic development. Students explore economic issues and theories through a variety of disciplines while honing their writing, communication, and analytical skills. Summary of Program Requirements The Summary of Program Requirements for Economics is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail. Detailed Program Requirements Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments. Economics-BA ECON 120 Credits Economics Major Requirements (39-41 credits) A Minor in the College of Liberal Arts IS required with this major Students CANNOT receive both the BS (M) and BA (LA) in Economics A minimum average 2.0 GPA is required in all ECON courses taken for the major Prerequisite The following courses: • ENGL 10600 or • ENGL 10800 • COM 11400 Pre-Economics Courses: (15-19 credits) The following courses: • ECON 25100 - Microeconomics • ECON 25200 - Macroeconomics • MA 16010/MA 16100/MA 16500 Calculus I • MA 16020/MA 16200/MA 16600 Calculus II • CS 23500 - Introduction To Organizational Computing Upper Division Economics Admission Requirements The following are the Economics Admission Index (EAI) courses: ENGL 10600/10800 , COM 11400, ECON 25100, ECON 25200, MA 16010/16100/16500, and CS 23500. To be admitted to Upper Division Economics, students must complete all of the EAI courses with an EAI GPA of 2.75 or higher, have a C- or higher in all EAI courses, and not be on probation. Students also must have a C- or higher in any ECON course taken previously or concurrently with the EAI courses. A maximum of three EAI courses may be repeated one time each for a grade. Grades of "F" earned in an EAI or ECON course may only be retaken at Purdue University. Previous enrollments in MA 16100/MA 16500 do not count in the EAI GPA if replaced with MA 16010. Requirements for Upper Division Economics A. The following Foundation Course (6 credits) • ENGL 42000 - Business Writing • STAT 35000 - Introduction To Statistics or • STAT 51100 - Statistical Methods or • STAT 22500 - Introduction To Probability Models or • MGMT 30500 - Business Statistics B. The following Economics courses (12 credits) • ECON 34000 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory or • ECON 51100 - Intermediate Economics I • ECON 35200 - Intermediate Macroeconomics or • ECON 51200 - Intermediate Economics II • ECON 36000 - Econometrics or • ECON 56200 - Econometrics I • ECON 49900 - Senior Honors Thesis C. Select four Economics courses from the 30000, 40000, or 50000 level (12 credits) (except 51300, 51400, or 51500) At least three courses must be taken at Purdue University; and no more than three upper