2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Economics
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The Department of Economics offers both BA and BS programs in economics (HEGIS 2204). The Department also offers a minor in economics.
Faculty
Chair: M. Malenbaum; Professors Emeriti: J. Holland, R. Jantzen, M. Lesser; Associate Professors: N. Iliescu, M. Malenbaum, B. Sengupta.
Objectives
The BA program in economics is designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background and the descriptive and analytical skills necessary for an understanding of complex economic functions. The BS program in economics is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to develop greater quantitative skills through concentrations in mathematics and science. Both programs prepare students for careers in business, law, government service, social science fields and education. Both provide a solid foundation for graduate studies in a variety of fields.
Recommendations
The Department of Economics encourages students in the BA and BS programs to take additional coursework in mathematics, accounting and finance. We also recommend that BS program students explore minors or double majors in mathematics.
Other Options
Teacher Certification - Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Students wishing to major in economics and receive teacher certification in social studies for grades 7-12 must complete all the requirements of the BA degree in economics, which include the requisite 36 credits in social studies, and at least 33 credits in education.
lnternships
The Department offers a credit-bearing internship program with a select group of organizations. Invitations to participate in the program are extended to a limited number of students each semester from among those who have demonstrated high academic achievement.
ProgramsBachelor of ScienceBachelor of Arts5 Year: Bachelor of Science/Master of ScienceNon-Degree
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