Overview

Gary Maggs, Chair

Lauren Calimeris, Monica Cherry, Sean Pearson, John Roche, Clair Smith

Economics as a liberal arts discipline emphasizes the study of analytical and critical skills. Such skills are in heavy demand in today’s fast-changing work world, and newly graduated economics majors will find that their flexibility, global perspectives, and analytical abilities are great assets for whatever career choices are made. As evidence of the way in which an economics background builds analytical ability, studies have shown that economics majors score among the highest on the Law School Admission Test. Furthermore, economics majors are also highly valued in education, business, government, finance, and human services. Therefore, career possibilities for economics majors are almost limitless and are projected to further improve as a significant number of baby boomers begin to retire and vacate senior positions in all sectors of the economy.

The Washington Experience: Fisher Semester in Washington

Economics majors may avail themselves of The Washington Experience, a semester in Washington, DC. Please refer to The Washington Experience for details.

Fast Track to Master of Science in International Studies

Students majoring in economics are eligible for a Fast Track to a Master of Science in International Studies at St. John Fisher College. Fast Track approval requires acceptance into the graduate program and a meeting with the assigned graduate advisor. The advisor and student will discuss program options. If deemed appropriate by the advisor and approved by the department chair, the student may register for up to two graduate courses during the senior year. These courses will carry graduate-level credit and will be taken in addition to those required for the baccalaureate degree.

Minor

Minor in Economics

Students from other majors who minor in economics will take:

Note: Only two courses taken to meet major requirements may also be applied to the Economics minor. A grade point average of 2.00 is required for all courses taken in residence that may be applied to the minor.

Further information can be obtained from any member of the Economics Department.

Program Requirements

Requirements for a Major in Economics

*Electives are chosen from the Economics course offerings to match a student’s interests and career goals. The range of electives includes courses such as the Economics of Ssport, Gender and Race, and the Economics of the European Union. Students can also choose to do an internship as an elective, and a well-chosen program can give excellent experience and useful contacts in their chosen career fields.

A careful choice of minor will further allow majors to follow their interests and develop a marketable set of skills. For example, minors in Finance, International Studies, Sociology, and Management will help equip students for a range of different career paths. Students should work closely with departmental advisors to determine which Economics electives and minors will best achieve their goals.

For students majoring in Economics, all courses designated as economic courses (ECON) are included in the determination of one’s grade point average within the major.

Recommended Progression

B.A. Economics

Recommended progression of courses required for a B.A. Economics major. Students should consult Core Requirements for a complete description of the College Core.