Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog Program: Economics Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Economics Minor

Student Resources

Department website: Economics

Contact information: Diane Brearley, Department Manager, Parks Hall 315, 360-650-3910, Diane.Brearley@wwu.edu or Econ@wwu.edu

Department advising: See the Economics Minor section of the Economics website.

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

The application process originates with the College office when the student submits an online application from via the College of Business and Economics website. Applications will be reviewed against admission criteria by College staff with every effort being made to inform the student of their status in a timely manner.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements (24 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
 ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics (HNRS 209 - Colloquium in Microeconomics may be taken in place of ECON 206)
Credits: 4
Credits: 4
 ECON 207 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
Credits: 4
Credits: 4

❑ 16 credits of elective courses in economics with a maximum of 4 credits coming from 100-level courses (may not include ECON 446 or ECON 447).

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2025-26
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement 

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