Our economics degree program teaches students to apply deductive reasoning to analyze, question, and explain how humans interact with each other in a dynamic world. Economics majors use this foundation of theoretical models and empirical knowledge to gain a greater understanding of a wide variety of topics.
The economics major teaches students about economic theory and the backbone of "the economic way of thinking." Once students have an understanding of the theory, they apply techniques to systematically assess private and social decisions. In addition to sharpening analytical skills, students refine their writing, research, and oral presentation skills.
The economics program offers a Major in Economics, and a Minor in Economics. The program has been part of Seaver College since 1974. The combination of technical skill and broad application prepare our majors for a broad swath of careers: the major prepares students for graduate work in economics, finance, public policy, and business, for law school, and for work in the business, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Quality Assurance: Each degree program should employ sufficient faculty such that there is a capacity to design and deliver the curriculum (CFR 2.5). Curriculum design and implementation should involve evaluation, improvement, and promotion of student learning and success (CFR 2.5). Thus, faculty are responsible to exercise effective academic leadership on a consistent basis to ensure that the program's quality and educational purposes are upheld (CFR 2.6). Student support and co-curricular programs and services of sufficient nature, scope, and capacity go hand-in-hand with the degree programs for promoting students' academic, personal, and professional development (CFR 2.13). - WSCUC 2023 Handbook, Standard 2