The Economics and Policy Analysis (EPA) major prepares you to make sense of complex real-world problems and design evidence-based solutions. Through a blend of economic theory and data analysis, you'll develop versatile skills that translate into impactful careers in government, business, non-profits, and graduate programs

Admission Requirements

Transfer Equivalencies

Core courses (25 credits)
Junior Seminar (5 credits)
EPA upper division (300–400 level) courses (30 credits; at least 20 credits must be 400-level TECON classes.)
Capstone (5 credits)
Honors

An honors designation demonstrates that a student has achieved a high level of expertise in economic theory and quantitative methods, such as would be expected for someone wishing to pursue graduate studies in economics. To earn Honors, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and supplement the major requirements with the following three courses (with an average GPA of at least 3.0 for the three):

  • TBECON 420: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
  • TBECON 421: Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
  • TBECON 422: Econometrics or TMATH 410: Regression Analysis with Applications

EPA Honors Designation Form

ADVISOR

Shelli Veal

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MAJOR COORDINATOR

Professor Katie Baird

DEPARTMENT

Department of Social Sciences (SOCS)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • City Planning
  • Financial Analyst
  • Industry Analyst
  • Post-graduate Studies
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Public Utilities
  • Research Analyst

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 45 lower-division credits is required before declaring the major. To declare the Economic and Policy Analysis major, students should reach out to the major advisor.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

For a BA in Economic and Policy Analysis, students must complete 65 major credits, as well as the UWT general education and graduation requirements totaling a minimum of 180 credits.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Internships are a great way to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and strengthen ties to local organizations and communities. 5 credits of approved internships can count towards the major’s upper division elective requirement. Contact Anna Lovász to learn more: plovi@uw.edu.
  • The Washington State Legislative Intern Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the legislative process while gaining professional work experience during the annual legislative session. Students accepted to this program enroll in TPOLS 497 Political Internship in State Government, a graded course that meets the EPA major’s capstone requirement. Contact the Washington State Legislative Internship coordinator for more information: libisun@uw.edu.