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Apr 16, 2025
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2024-2025 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 (30-40 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 prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan. KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)
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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