Certificate in Economics Education
Units required for Certificate: 15
Program Description
The Economics Education Certificate Program is designed to give participants a solid foundation in economics that will enable them to teach the subject in primary and secondary schools. The Certificate Program is intended for
- future or practicing teachers who desire credential authorization to teach the one-semester economics course required of all California public high school students; and
- future or practicing teachers who wish to infuse economics into other K-12 curricula.
Students majoring in Liberal Studies or Social Science or completing a teacher credential program are especially encouraged to participate.
Note: Participants who are not enrolled in Sacramento State may take these courses through the College of Continuing Education.
For more information about the program, contact: Director of the Center for Economic Education, Professor David M. Lang, (916) 278-7077.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A grade of “B” or higher must be obtained in each course for the Certificate.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 Units) | ||
| ECON 1A | Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 1B | Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON 195 | Economic Internship 1 | 3 |
| Elective Course (6 Units) | ||
| Select any two upper division economics course 2 | 6 | |
| Total Units | 15 | |
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The ECON 195 requirement will enable the student to serve as a Teaching Assistant to a professor teaching either ECON 1A or ECON 1B. Students must receive the permission of the Director of the Center for Economic Education prior to enrolling in ECON 195 for the Certificate program and will be assigned to a professor by the Director.
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not including ECON 104