Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the guides below for suggestions, and, if you are comfortable registering, please do so then schedule an advising appointment during the fall term. You can also email your questions or concerns to upgap@pdx.edu.
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:
- Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
- Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?
- You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics Consider your future goals and whether having a language background will be helpful to you.
First-Year Students:
| For BA/BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| UNST 1XX First Year Inquiry or Honors 101 The Global City (5 credits) | These are yearlong sequences, so check out the Freshman Inquiry Planning Guide and Honors website for descriptions and bios, and pick a theme that interests you. |
| STAT 243Z or MTH 251Z (4 credits) | Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and MTH 111Z or STAT 243Z next term. BA degree: You can take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice in a future term |
EC 201Z Principles of Microeconomics OR
EC 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics (4 credits) | These may be taken in any order. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses above, and take any courses that are not yet completed first.
| For BA/BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 260 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you. Design Thinking, Leading Social Change, Freedom, Privacy, & Technology, Knowledge, Values, Rationality are good UNST options. |
| STAT 243Z or MTH 251Z (4 credits) | Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and MTH 111Z or STAT 243Z next term. BA degree: You can take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice in a future term |
EC 201Z Principles of Microeconomics OR
EC 202Z Principles of Macroeconomics (4 credits) | If you have credit for both of these, take BA 101Z or another 300-level EC course. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above, and take any courses that are not yet completed first. We strongly recommend meeting with an academic advisor to create a plan for your degree completion, especially if you are transferring 135 or more credits.
| For BA/BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| Upper Division Cluster course* or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | *If you are transferring 135 or more credits, you do not need to take the Cluster. Remember that your cluster courses cannot come from your major. If you are completing a minor, you can use minor courses in your cluster. Suggested Cluster options: Design Thinking, Leading Social Change, Freedom, Privacy, & Technology, Knowledge, Values, Rationality |
| STAT 243Z or MTH 251Z (4 credits) | Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and MTH 111Z or STAT 243Z next term. BA degree: You can take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice in a future term |
| EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomics (4 credits) or any EC 300-level course | Prereq: EC 201Z. If your BA/BS requirements and math are completed, choose any 300-level EC course in addition or a Race and Ethnic Studies designated course. |
Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses
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