Requirements for the Mathematics-Economics Combined Major

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The requirements for the interdisciplinary major in Economics and Mathematics are given below. It is essential that the student work closely with advisors in both the Economics and the Mathematics Departments in planning their program.

Economics (8 units)
ECON 100* Introduction to Economics (1 unit)
ECON 251 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory (1 unit)
ECON 252 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory (1 unit)
ECON 342 Econometrics (1 unit)
ECON 344 Mathematical Economics (1 unit)
Electives at 300/400 level (2 units)
Elective at 200/300/400 level (1 unit)

Mathematics (8 units)
MATH 135* Calculus I (1 unit)
MATH 136* Calculus II (1 unit)
MATH 205 Multivariate Calculus (1 unit)
MATH 217 Linear Algebra (1 unit)
MATH 325 Probability & Statistics (1 unit)
MATH 326 Mathematical Statistics (1 unit)
or
MATH 343 Time Series Analysis
Electives at 280 or 300/400 level (2 units)

*These courses may be omitted with advanced placement credit or other advanced standing.

For more information on the mathematics requirements, visit the Math, Computer Science, and Statistics 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. MATH ADVISOR. You will need to find an advisor in Mathematics.
  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 economics advisor, please be sure to indicate this in the notes section of the major declaration form.