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    Director of Undergraduate Studies and Departmental Faculty Advisor for Economics
    Paulo dos Santos
    Associate Professor, Economics
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  • This page outlines requirements for the degree in Economics (BA). Students can also study this subject as a minor.

    Requirements for the BA in Economics Major

    Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in the correct order. Review the Beginner's Guide: How to Major in Economics (PDF) and consult with the Economics Departmental Faculty Advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Economics Requirements Worksheets below.

    Introductory Courses 

    • ULEC 2231 Introduction to Political Economy (3 credits)
    • 1 integrative course chosen from courses in related fields (3–4 credits)

    Other Required Courses 

    • LECO 3877 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3–4 credits)
    • LECO 3823 Intermediate Microeconomics (3–4 credits)
    • LECO 3101 History of Economic Thought (3–4 credits)
    • 3 LECO electives (9–12 credits)
    • 1 introductory statistics course or applied statistics course (3–4 credits)
    • LECO 3010 Introduction to Econometric Methods and Applications (3–4 credits)
    • One (1) mathematics or applied mathematics course (3–4 credits)

    Senior Capstone

    • Choose 1 (3–4 credits):
      • Graduate-level Economics course
      • LECO 4990 Independent Senior Thesis
      • LECO 4200 Senior Seminar (when offered)

    Total credits: 36–47

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