International Economics-Modern Languages Combined Majors approved.

Starting with the fall 2009 semester, St. Lawrence University will offer four new combined majors in economics and foreign languages. The new combined majors are offered in international economics/Spanish; international economics/German; international economics/French; and international economics/multi-language.

Building on two existing majors, Economics and Modern Languages and Literatures, the combined majors will provide students with enhanced opportunities to develop careers in the for-profit sector, especially in multi-national companies; the not-for-profit sector, in organizations such as the International Red Cross, the Peace Corps and those involved in public policy; and in government. The program leads to a bachelor of arts degree and is interdisciplinary, providing advanced skills in language, culture and literature and in-depth analysis of international economic policy. Study abroad is strongly recommended as an enhancement to the major.

Requirements include specialization in French, German or Spanish, or for the multi-language combined major, upper-level courses in one of those languages, plus courses in either Chinese or Japanese, and a series of courses in economics.  For more on the requirements, please go to our International Economics and Modern Languages Combined Major page.