Agricultural & Consumer Economics: Public Policy & Law, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Public Policy & Law Concentration
Students in Public Policy and Law become expert in the economics of public policy in general and in its application to specific areas of interest. This concentration will expose students to the legal and institutional structures in which policies are developed, the analysis of the economics impacts of policies, and special circumstances of public policy and law pertaining to the environment, consumers, the agricultural sector, international relations, and other.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Public Policy & Law Concentration
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300 and 400 level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: U.S. Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-8 | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Department Foundation | ||
| ACE 123 | Introduction to ACE | 2 |
| ACE 100 | Introduction to Applied Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 103 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ACE 161 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| or CS 105 | Intro Computing: Non-Tech | |
| Calculus Option - Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus for Business I | ||
| ACCY 201 | Accounting and Accountancy I | 3 |
| ACE 262 | Applied Statistical Methods and Data Analytics I | 3 |
| ACE 264 | Applied Statistical Methods & Data Analytics 2 | 3 |
| Communication Option | 3 or 6 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment | ||
| Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II | ||
| Minimum of 6 additional hours of Social & Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| ACE 341 | Careers and Professionalism | 1 or 2 |
| ACE 300 | Intermediate Applied Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACE International Course or Study Abroad Experience Option - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Environment and Development | ||
| Global Agribusiness Management | ||
| International Business Immersion | ||
| Agriculture in Intl Dev | ||
| The Latin American Economies | ||
| International Trade in Food and Agriculture | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Public Policy & Law Concentration | 21 | |
| ACE 203 | Introduction to Public Policy and Law | 3 |
| ECON 411 | Public Sector Economics | 3 |
| Policy Option - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Environmental Economics & Policy | ||
| The World Food Economy | ||
| Economics of Food and Environmental Justice | ||
| Consumer Economics | ||
| Advanced Law Option - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Food Law | ||
| Agricultural Law | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| Advanced Public Policy & Law Option - Select three of the following (excluding courses taken to meet the above “select one” requirement): | 9 | |
| Food Law | ||
| Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Agricultural Law | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Energy Economics and Policy | ||
| Environment and Development | ||
| Agriculture in Intl Dev | ||
| International Trade in Food and Agriculture | ||
| Agricultural and Food Policies | ||
| Economics of Consumption | ||
| Behavioral Economics and Financial Decision Making | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum hours in the College of ACES, 20 of which must be in the Department of ACE | 35 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Public Policy & Law Concentration
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. The introduction to applied microeconomics and macroeconomics courses do not count toward the social science general education requirement. Students must take 6 hours above and beyond these two courses to meet the social and behavioral sciences requirement. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ACE 100 | 4 |
| ACE 123 | 2 |
| Calculus Option | 4 |
| Communication Option or Composition I | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| 17 | |
| Total Hours 17 | |
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ACE 161 or CS 105 | 3 |
| Composition I or Communication Option | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| ECON 103 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 201 | 3 |
| ACE 262 | 3 |
| ACE 203 | 3 |
| Policy Option | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ACE 341 | 1 |
| ACE 264 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ECON 411 | 2 |
| Advanced Law Option | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| ACE or ACES Elective Course | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 4 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ACE 300 | 3 |
| ACE International Course or Study Abroad Experience Option | 3 |
| Advanced Public Policy & Law Option | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ACE or ACES Elective Course | 3 |
| Advanced Public Policy & Law Option | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| Advanced Public Policy & Law Option | 3 |
| ACE or ACES Elective Course | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Free Elective course or 400-level ACE Elective | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Hours 15 | |
Total Hours: 126
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Public Policy & Law Concentration
- ACE students will acquire broad and deep knowledge of Agricultural and Consumer Economics.
- ACE students will develop a critical and reflective orientation toward global systems (such as natural, environmental, social, cultural, economic, and political) and cultural differences (such as race, indigeneity, gender, class, sexuality, language, and disability).
- ACE students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- ACE students will develop their ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
- ACE students will build and sustain productive relationships to be effective leaders who can respond to civic and social challenges at local, national, and global levels, creating positive change in their communities.
- Students in Public Policy and Law become expert in the economics of public policy in general and in its application to specific areas of interest. This concentration will expose students to the legal and institutional structures in which policies are developed, the analysis of the economics impacts of policies, and special circumstances of public policy and law pertaining to the environment, consumers, the agricultural sector, international relations, and other.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Public Policy & Law Concentration
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