Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2026-2027 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 or contact the department at the address/phone above.

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 Student Academic Declaration & Change Form. 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 2026-27 
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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