Program: Economics, BA (2023-2024) - San José State University

May 28, 2025

MyRoadmaps Catalog

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (14 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s) *
GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s) *
ECON 1A - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area A3 3 unit(s) *
GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) **
GE Area C1 3 unit(s) *^
MATH 30X /
MATH 30
, OR
MATH 71
/
MATH 71X - Calculus for Business and Aviation
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W. MATH 71X requires enrollment in MATH 71W .
ECON 1B - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
3 unit(s) (D)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

GE Area B2+B3 3 unit(s) **
GE Area C2 3 unit(s) *^
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) ^
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics
3 unit(s)
ECON 101 - Microeconomic Analysis
4 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s) *^
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) *^
ECON 102 - Macroeconomic Analysis
4 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 2 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

ECON 100W - Writing Workshop: Economic Reports
4 unit(s) (WID)
ECON 103A - Introduction to Econometrics and Research Methods
4 unit(s)
Economics Elective 4 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

Economics Elective 4 unit(s)
Economics Elective 4 unit(s)
Economics Elective OR
ECON 190 - History of Economic Thought
4 unit(s) ****
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Economic Elective 4 unit(s)
Economic Elective 4 unit(s)
Economics Elective OR
ECON 191 - Economic Thought of Nobel Prize Winners
4 unit(s) ****
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

This Plan requires the student has passed the test requirements to be eligible for MATH 30 .

*Students may complete areas A1, A3, all C, one D, E and all American Institutions requirements by taking the 24-unit Humanities Honors Sequence.
^ Students may complete two area C and both area D requirements, plus their American Institutions Requirement by completing the 12-unit American Institutions Series, AMS 1A and AMS 1B.
** Either B1 or B2 must be taken with a B3 - Laboratory .
**** Degree requires either ECON 190 or ECON 191 .

It is STRONGLY recommended you see an advisor every semester to stay on track.