2026-2027 Course Catalog

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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.

Course List

 | 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 | | fulfilled by ACE 100, ECON 103, and two other courses approved as Social and Behavioral Sciences | | | | 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 | | fulfilled by MATH 220, MATH 221, or MATH 234; and ACE 262 | | | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |

Course List

 | 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 | | MATH 220 | Calculus | | | MATH 221 | Calculus I | | | MATH 234 | 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 | | CMN 101 | Public Speaking | | | ALEC 115 | Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment | | | CMN 111 & CMN 112 | 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 | | ACE 411 | Environment and Development | | | ACE 435 | Global Agribusiness Management | | | ACE 436 | International Business Immersion | | | ACE 451 | Agriculture in Intl Dev | | | ACE 452 | The Latin American Economies | | | ACE 455 | International Trade in Food and Agriculture | |

Course List

 | 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 | | ACE 210 | Environmental Economics & Policy | | | ACE 251 | The World Food Economy | | | ACE 255 | Economics of Food and Environmental Justice | | | ACE 270 | Consumer Economics | | | Advanced Law Option - Select one of the following: | | 3 | | ACE 306 | Food Law | | | ACE 403 | Agricultural Law | | | ACE 406 | Environmental Law | | | ECON 484 | Law and Economics | | | Advanced Public Policy & Law Option - Select three of the following (excluding courses taken to meet the above “select one” requirement): | | 9 | | ACE 306 | Food Law | | | ACE 310 | Natural Resource Economics | | | ACE 403 | Agricultural Law | | | ACE 406 | Environmental Law | | | ACE 410 | Energy Economics and Policy | | | ACE 411 | Environment and Development | | | ACE 451 | Agriculture in Intl Dev | | | ACE 455 | International Trade in Food and Agriculture | | | ACE 456 | Agricultural and Food Policies | | | ACE 474 | Intermediate Consumer Economics | | | ACE 476 | Behavioral Economics and Financial Decision Making | |

Course List

 | 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.

Total Hours: 126

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Public Policy & Law Concentration

1. ACE students will acquire broad and deep knowledge of Agricultural and Consumer Economics.
2. 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).
3. ACE students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
4. ACE students will develop their ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
5. 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.
6. 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

Agricultural Consumer Economics

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

College Website

Office of Academic Programs

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Advising

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Admissions

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