The typical Economics major takes ECO 101, Principles of Economics, in the second semester of his freshman year, the theory/quantitative sequence in the sophomore year, electives during the junior year, and Senior Seminar and electives in the final year.

Although the above sequence is preferred, there is quite a bit of flexibility within this basic pattern. The well-prepared first-year student may want to begin his study of Economics in the first semester of his freshman year; while "late contractors" (students who decide to major in Economics during their sophomore or even junior year) may choose a more tightly packed junior/senior combination of economics courses.

The prospective Economics major should be careful in planning the theory/quantitative sequence. Although the order of Intermediate Micro (ECO 291) and Intermediate Macro (ECO 292) does not matter, the sequencing of Statistics (DV3 252) in the fall and Econometrics (ECO 253) in the spring is crucial. This sequence MUST be started in the fall; and it is best (although not required) to finish the sequence in the same academic year. Thus, if the Economics major is planning to study off-campus as a junior, it is best that he begin the quantitative sequence as a sophomore. Note that the Economic Approach with Microsoft Excel (ECO 251) may be taken in either the fall or the spring, preferably in the sophomore year.

To obtain a minor in Economics, a student needs to take five courses in Eocnomics, including either Economics 291 or Economics 292.

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