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May 03, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin
Economics, B.A.
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This major combines the breadth, analytical development, and flexibility of a liberal arts degree with the theoretical, quantitative, and empirical foundation of economics. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking as well as analytical and communication skills. Geneseo economics graduates enter a wide array of positions in both the public and private sectors, or alternatively, gain admission to graduate programs in a variety of fields. Students frequently combine the economics major with internships, study abroad, independent research, and related study in fields such as mathematics or other social sciences.
Footnotes
*Students who have received credit for GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262 , PLSC 251 , PSYC 250 , or SOCL 211 may use this course to fulfill the statistics requirement.
- A minimum of 50% of all required and elective ECON courses must be taken at Geneseo.
- A minimum of 15 credits of 300-level or 400-level ECON classes must be taken at Geneseo.
- ECON 210 and ECON 212 must be taken at Geneseo.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Competency Goal 1: Our learners will have strong analytical skills.
Competency Goal 2: Our learners will have strong quantitative skills.
Competency Goal 3: Our learners will have effective communications skills.
Competency Goal 4: Our learners will have a thorough understanding of core economic theories.
Competency Goal 5: Our learners will have a multidimensional understanding of social responsibility.
General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)
Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.
Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 49
Basic Requirements: (42 Credits)
Related Requirements: (7 Credits)
Footnotes
*Students who have received credit for GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262 , PLSC 251 , PSYC 250 , or SOCL 211 may use this course to fulfill the statistics requirement.
- A minimum of 50% of all required and elective ECON courses must be taken at Geneseo.
- A minimum of 15 credits of 300-level or 400-level ECON classes must be taken at Geneseo.
- ECON 210 and ECON 212 must be taken at Geneseo.
Sample Course Map
For Students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.
Curriculum Map
- First Year
- Fall - 16 Credit Hours
- Spring - 17 Credit Hours
- Second Year
- Fall - 16 Credit Hours
- Spring - 13 Credit Hours
- Third Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
- Spring - 15 Credit Hours
- ECON 307 - Econometrics Credit(s): 3
- ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s): 3
- ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s): 3
- Electives - Credit(s): 6
- Fourth Year
- Fall - 12 Credit Hours
- Spring - 16 Credit Hours
- ECON 3xx-4xx Elective - Credit(s): 3
- Integrative & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
- Electives - Credit(s): 10
Total Credit Hours: 120
Note: All 15 hours of required ECON electives must be at the 300 or 400-level.
Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prereqisties. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.
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Attributes:
Sub Areas
| Abbreviation |
Definition |
| DPP |
Diversity, Pluralism, Power |
| WCV |
World Cultures & Values |
| CGC |
Contemporary Global Challenges |
| CAI |
Creativity & Innovation |
| SST |
Sustainability |
Learning Areas
| Abbreviation |
Definition |
| ARTS |
Arts |
| HUMA |
Humanities |
| SOSC |
Social Science |
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