Undergraduate Degrees in Economics

Degree Programs

BA in Economics
The BA in Economics combines economic theory with applied fields such as labor economics or international finance. This degree allows the student the flexibility of a double major with other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of International Service, the Kogod College of Business Administration, the School of Public Affairs, or the School of Communication.

BS in Economics

Combined BA - MA Degree
The combined BA and MA program allows the student to complete both degrees in five years.

Honors in Economics

Minor in Economics

BA in Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)
An interdisciplinary major in Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government is available. For more information, see the web site of the School of Public Affairs.

Washington Semester in Economic Policy
This one-semester undergraduate program draws on the unique environment of Washington, D.C. to introduce students to governmental policy making as it relates to the international and domestic economy. The program includes seminars, internships, and research. Students earn undergraduate credit that may be applied toward the requirements for the BA degree in the Department of Economics. See the web site for the Washington Semester [http://www.washingtonsemester.com] for more information.

Study Abroad
The university offers a wide variety of programs of study in other countries such as Belgium, Argentina, the Czech Republic, Chile, France, and Italy. Many of these programs offer course credit that can be used for major and related course requirements. See the AU Abroad web site [http://www.auabroad.american.edu] for more details.

Formal admission to the major and minor in economics requires a grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and the approval of the department's undergraduate advisor. The department also counsels freshmen and transfer students who have an interest in economics.

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