Environmental - Economics Combined Major Requirements

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The minimum requirements for the combined major in Environmental Studies and Economics (Environmental Economics) are given below. It is essential that the student work closely with advisors in both the Economics Department and the Environmental Studies Department in planning their program. 

Economics (8.5 units)
ECON 100 Introduction to Economics* (1 unit)
ECON 200 Quantitative Methods in Economics** (1.5 units)
ECON 251 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory (1 unit)
ECON 252 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (1 unit)
ECON 308 Environmental Economics
or
ECON 384 Resource Economics (1 unit)
THREE economics electives (must include at least two 300/400 level courses)*** (3 units)

*This course may be omitted with advanced placement credit or other advanced standing.
**STAT 113 is a prerequisite for ECON 200
***Electives that are dual-numbered should be taken under the economics number.

Environmental Studies  (7 units)  
ENVS 101 Introduction to Environmental Studies (1 unit)
Nature/Society (N/S) course (1 unit)
Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) courses (3 units)
ENVS electives* (2 units)

For more information on the environmental studies requirements, see the Environmental Studies Department. 

To declare the major, a student must have: 

  • At least a 2.0 university cumulative average and at least a 2.0 cumulative average in ECON classes. 

  • At least a 2.0 grade in ECON 251 and/or 252, if completed. These courses must be taken at St. Lawrence University before the end of the junior year.  Students who took ECON 251 or 252 pass/fail cannot declare the major, as a "P" (pass) does not meet the 2.0 requirement. 

These conditions must be maintained to continue in the major. 

Department policies

How to declare this major:

  1. QUALIFY. You must have a 2.0 GPA in economics as well as have a 2.0 or higher in ECON 251 and 252 if either course has been taken.
  2. ENVS ADVISOR. You will need to find an advisor in Environmental Studies.
  3. TRANSCRIPT. Download a PDF copy of your unofficial transcript from APR 2.0. You will need to upload it as part of the major declaration form. 
  4. MAJOR DECLARATION FORM. This online form must be completed here: https://student.stlawu.edu/portal/status 
    Please upload the unofficial copy of your transcript at the end of the form. If you wish to choose a specific advisor in economics, please be sure to indicate this in the notes section of the major declaration form.