International Economics and World Languages
Multiple majors offered
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Requirements in International Economics for All Majors
Economics
- 100. Introduction to Economics. (1 unit)
- 200. Quantitative Methods in Economics.* (1.5 unit)
- 251. Intermediate Microeconomics Theory.** (1 unit)
- 252. Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory.** (1 unit)
- THREE electives in Economics (3 units)
At least two of these electives at the 300/400 level. At least two of these electives must include: - 236. Globalization Issues. (1 unit)
- 322. International Economics. (1 unit)
- 336. Economic Development. (1 unit)
Total: 7.5 units
*STAT 113 (Applied Statistics) is a prerequisite for 200. Students who pass STAT 213 (with a grade of 2.0 or higher) may choose an additional economics elective (at the 200 or higher level) in lieu of ECON 200.
**ECON 251 and 252 must be passed with a grade of 2.0 or higher. A grade of P (pass) in ECON 251 or 252 does not count as a 2.0. See the “Economics Major” section of this catalog for applicable departmental policies.
Requirements for the International Economics and French Major
Economics
Requirements from above (7.5 units)
World Languages – French
Seven units at the 103 or higher level (7 units).
All students who begin a language in a major at a level higher than 104 are exempt of 1 major unit. Students will need only 6 units of French to complete the major. Courses at the 300 level are offered only in France; 400-level courses, including Independent Study and Honors Project, are offered only on campus.
Total: 14.5 units
Requirements for the International Economics and Spanish Major
Economics
Requirements from above (7.5 units)
World Languages – Spanish
Seven units at the 103 or higher level (7 units).
All students who begin a language in a major at a level higher than 104 are exempt of 1 major unit. Students will need only 6 units of Spanish to complete the major. Courses at the 300 level are offered only in Spain and Costa Rica; 400-level courses, including Independent Study and Honors Project, are offered only on campus. Total: 14.5 units
Requirements for the International Economics and Multilanguage Major
Economics
Requirements from above (7.5 units)
Multi-language
Three courses in one language plus three courses in the concentration language at the 103 level and above.
All students who begin a language in a major at a level higher than 104 are exempt of 1 major unit. Students will need only 6 units of languages to complete the major. Courses at the 300 level are offered only in France, Spain and Costa Rica; 400-level courses, including Independent Study and Honors Project, are offered only on campus.
If the language is also part of a multi-language major, students are required to take three additional courses in the area of their minor, to complete the minor requirements.
Total: 13.5 units
Although not required, participation in an abroad program related to one’s language specialization is strongly recommended.
Honors
Graduation with honors may be recommended upon the basis of grades, the completion of an honors project approved and supervised by a faculty member, and an oral presentation on the thesis. Students who expect to undertake such a program should consult with the chairs of the Economics and World Languages, Cultures, and Media departments in the last term of their junior year. Such projects must have the approval of both departments.
Updated 7/1/25