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B.A. Degree in Economics


A major in the Economics Department is required to complete at least 24 credits of advanced work in Economics, including 12 credits of the following:
Economics 101, 102, 116, 117, 118, 123, 124, 125, 132. (It is strongly recommended that students who intend to go on to graduate school or to become professional economists complete Economics 101, 102, 117, 118, 123, 124.) One course from the Social Science 200 series is required. Sociology, Political Science, History, Mathematics and Business are recommended distributions.

Students preparing to teach in the field of Economics on the secondary school level should consult the Teaching and Learning section for further requirements.

Economics majors are encouraged to develop specific career objectives while pursuing undergraduate studies. Departmental advisers will assist students in exploring career possibilities and in devising a personalized plan of study that will best prepare them for their career goals.

Recommended Course of Studies
(A student's program of study may be lengthened to the extent that the student is placed in proficiency mathematics courses and the English Department Writing Program; see p. 24 in the Undergraduate Bulletin 2000-2002.)
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First Year: First Semester

Credits

Economics 1

3

English 16

3

History 1

3

Mathematics 11y

3

Sociology 3

3

Orientation Seminar 1

3

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First Year: Second Semester

Credits

Economics 2

3

English 17

3

History 2

3

Mathematics 12y

3

Political Science 11
3
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Second Year: First Semester

Credits

Economics

3

English 61-64

3

Foreign Language

3

Philosophy 3

3

Speech 3

3

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Second Year: Second Semester

Credits

Economics

3

English 61-64

3

Foreign Language

3

Philosophy 4

3

Art,Dance or Music61

3

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Third Year: First Semester

Credits

Economics

3

Physics 10

4

Distribution

3

Business Course

3

Elective

2

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Third Year: Second Semester

Credits

Economics

6

Chemistry 11

4

Distribution

3

Business Course

3

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Fourth Year: First Semester

Credits

Economics

6

Biology 12

4

Social Science

3

200 series or electives
Electives

5

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Fourth Year: Second Semester

Credits

Economics

6

Social Science

3

200 series or electives
Electives

9

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