THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

Senate Document Number 2600S

Date of Senate Approval 2/10/00

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 21: Economics: Addition of Concentration in International Economics

Effective Date: Fall 2000

a. Add a Concentration in International Economics.

Add: In Catalog 1999-2000, on page 94, the following:

Concentration in International Economics
This concentration explores the international dimensions of economies in the context of current and historical political developments.

I. Required courses in the major--34 hours, including: ECON 101,102,250,301,302,314,350,365,380,406 or 450,480; three additional hours in Economics.

II. Required courses outside the major--7 hours: POLS 281; STAT 185.

III. Other departmental requirements--Senior demonstration of competency met by successful completion of ECON 480 and either 406 or 450 with a grade of C or higher. Oral competency is satisfied through ECON 480.

IV. Suggested courses outside the major--Courses with significant international content that complement the concentration include: HIST 311; POLS 381, 383; SOC 350. Students with limited computer experience should take CSCI 107. Students interested in graduate school in economics should take MATH 191 and 192.

Impact: This concentration may result in a few additional majors in economics, although some students in the Concentration in Economics are likely to switch to this new option. All of the courses are now regularly taught, so this change has no resource implications.

Rationale: This concentration provides the opportunity for students who have international interests to focus their studies within the context of economics and should enhance the prospects of students considering internationally-oriented careers.

b. Change induced by (a).

Delete: In Catalog 1999-2000, on page 94, the following:
Students may select one of four concentrations: Economics; Monetary Economics and Finance; Political Economy; Economics with Teacher Licensure.

Add: In place of the deleted entry, the following:
Students may select one of five concentrations: Economics; International Economics; Monetary Economics and Finance; Political Economy; Economics with Teacher Licensure.

Impact and Rationale: Please see the Impact and Rationale for (a).