Economics of Global Issues, Certificate
(Code 360-601)
This Certificate provides students an opportunity to develop their global competency. One of the goals of UWEC is to provide students with "globally infused curricular and co-curricular experiences". This Certificate will also complement other programs on campus, such as the Global Studies minor, the Latin American and Latinx Studies major/minor, the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies major/minor, and other programs in Political Science.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Twelve semester credits, including: | ||
| ECON 103 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 104 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| International Economics | ||
| Economics of Pacific Asia | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| Economic Development of Latin America | ||
| Women and Economic Development | ||
| Global Economics Immersion Experience | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Note: Students cannot pursue the Economics Major and the Economics of Global Issues Certificate to meet graduation requirements for completing a first and second degree program. Courses taken for the certificate cannot be applied to the student's major program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Analyze and interpret how cultures, environments, practices, and values differ from or are similar to one another.
- Analyze and interpret the nature of global systems, institutions or relationships of power in a historical or geographical context.
- Analyze and interpret the global implications of individual or collective decisions.