Program Overview

Course Listings

The university offers a variety of courses, including undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Political Economy of Race and Racism

Course #: ECON 343

Description: This course is a study of the economic, political, and sociological status of minoritized populations in the U.S. and the competing explanations for why differences in economic indicators exist and persist between white Americans and underrepresented minorities. Topics covered include disparities in wealth, income, educational attainment, health, and experiences with the criminal justice system. Explanations will be explored from multiple theoretical frameworks within economics including neoclassical economics, feminist economics, stratification economics, and Marxism.

Pre Requisites

• Pre-req = ECON 100 or 101

Course Details

• Section: 01
• Class Number: 12630
• Schedule/Time: MW 1:00 - 2:15 pm
• Instructor: Francis, Dania
• Location: McCormack M
• Session: Regular Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
• Capacity: 30
• Enrolled: 30
• Status: Closed
• Credits: 3/3
• Class Notes: Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ECON 100 or 101
• Course Attributes: United States, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Colleges and Schools

The university is composed of several colleges and schools, including:

• College of Advancing and Professional Studies
• College of Education and Human Development
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Management
• College of Nursing and Health Sciences
• College of Science and Mathematics
• Honors College
• McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies
• School for Global Inclusion and Social Development
• School for the Environment