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Multiple majors offered 

Visit the program’s webpage at https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/economics/international-economics-modern-languages-combined-major 

Major Requirements 

Economics  

  • ECON 100. Introduction to Economics. (1 unit)  
  • ECON 200. Quantitative Methods in Economics.* (1.5 unit)  
  • ECON 251. Intermediate Microeconomics Theory.** (1 unit)  
  • ECON 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:  
    • ECON 236. Globalization Issues. (1 unit)  
    • ECON 322. International Economics. (1 unit)  
    • ECON 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 101 or higher level (7 units).   

 Students who begin French at a level higher than 104 are exempt from one course requirement for the major. 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 101 or higher level (7 units).   

Students who begin Spanish at a level higher than 104 are exempt from one course requirement for the major. 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.  

Students who begin a language at a level higher than 104 are exempt from one course requirement for the major. 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 in International Economics and World Languages 

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 7/1/26