Agricultural & Consumer Economics: Policy, International Trade & Development, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Policy, International Trade, & Development Concentration
Students in Policy, International Trade, and Development enjoy a broad exposure to policy, international trade, and agricultural development from an economics perspective. The concentration provides a global and societal perspective ideally suited for exploring studies in administration, government, policy analysis, social processes, and international economics. Graduates are prepared for positions in firms with international business; in federal or state government agencies dealing with policy, trade, or development; in trade organizations; and in public interest groups.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Policy, International Trade, & Development 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 | |
fulfilled by ACE 251 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Policy, International Trade & Development Concentration | 15 | |
| ACE 251 | The World Food Economy | 3 |
| ACE 455 | International Trade in Food and Agriculture | 3 |
| ACE 456 | Agricultural and Food Policies | 3 |
| Advanced Policy, International Trade & Development Option - Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Energy Economics and Policy | ||
| Environment and Development | ||
| Agriculture in Intl Dev | ||
| The Latin American Economies | ||
| 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, Policy, International Trade, & Development 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 251 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ACE 264 | 3 |
| ACE 300 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 4 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ACE 455 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| ACE 341 | 1 |
| ACE International Course or Study Abroad Experience Option | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ACE 456 | 3 |
| Advanced Policy, International Trade & Development Option | 3 |
| ACE or ACES Elective Course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| Advanced Policy, International Trade & Development 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, Policy, International Trade, & Development Concentration
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