* The Economics 281 requirement will be waived if you take Economics 381-1 as a field course.

Advanced Field Courses in Economics (6)

Six 300-level economics courses (in addition to 310-1, 310-2 and 311). Anthropology 341 Economic Anthropology and Mathematics 366-1 Mathematical Models in Finance automatically count as Economics field courses.

• Mathematics 220 Differential Calculus of One Variable FunctionsThe Mathematics 220 requirement may be fulfilled by taking Mathematics 212 and 213 Single Variable Calculus I and II, or by advanced placement in mathematics, or by completion of a more advanced calculus course.
• Statistics 210 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences It may be possible to substitute other basic courses in statistics for Statistics 210. If you have taken another statistics class or have a strong mathematical background, you can consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies about whether Statistics 210 would be the appropriate class for you to take.

  WCAS students may double count Mathematics 220 and Statistics 210 toward the major and toward the distribution requirement in Formal Studies.

• Three additional courses in related fields, no more than one of which may be at the 100-level. Courses in the following departments fulfill this requirement: Anthropology, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, and the Kellogg School of Management. Courses in other departments require the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Economics 260 Accounting and Business Finance may be counted as a related course. However, Economics 250 Business and Government is designed for non-majors. Majors should not take this course, but should take Economics 350 Monopoly, Competition and Public Policy which covers the same material at a higher level.

Grade Requirement

All core, field, and related courses must be taken for a letter grade (not P/N) and must be passed with a grade of C- or higher. It should be noted that to calculate your "Economics GPA" you should not count your five related courses. The courses that you are required to count are: all 6 core courses, all 6 300-level economics field courses, Statistics 210, Mathematics 220, and - if taken - Economics 260.

How to declare a Major

• Download a worksheet to assist you in planning the courses for your major. (A hard copy can be obtained from the Economics Department office Andersen Hall room 303.)
• Collect a Weinberg College Declaration of Major form from the Economics Department office or from the Weinberg Office of Undergraduate Studies and Advising, 1922 Sheridan Road.
• Complete both forms and then meet with an Economics Undergraduate Advisor to have your study plan reviewed and approved. The advisor will also sign your WCAS declaration of major form.
• Return the signed bottom blue copy of the WCAS form to Andersen Hall room 303 (if no one is there, slide it under the door).
• Finally, take the signed top white copy of the WCAS form to the Weinberg Office of Studies, 1922 Sheridan Road.

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