Economics and the “old” Interdepartmental major in International Relations

Members of the classes of 2006 and 2007 can choose to elect the “old” version of the International Relations major. (See the IR website for details). Students electing this version are required to do three courses in Economics: 101, 102 and either 212 or 213. Many other Economics courses can count as electives toward this major. IR students are encouraged to complete their economics coursework before studying abroad, and should consult their IR advisor to assist them in planning for the major.

The “new” major in IR/Economics:

Members of the class of 2007 can choose either the “old” or the “new” major. Members of the class of 2008 and beyond must choose one of the new majors. Information about the IR/History and IR/Political Science majors is available on the IR website.

Students majoring in IR/Economics will be included among the Economics majors for the purpose of awarding prizes, participating in the honors program and attendance at department social and academic events. We hope that this will provide students with better opportunities for integration in the life of the department.

All IR students are required to demonstrate advanced proficiency in a modern language, normally defined as two units of language study beyond the minimum required by the College of all students. Language courses do not count towards the minimum 14 courses.

Requirements:

Nine Courses in Economics

1. Economics 101
2. Economics 102
3. Economics 103
4. Economics 201
5. Economics 202
6. Economics 203
7. Economics 213 or 214 or 220
8. Two 300-level electives chosen from Economics 312, 313, 314 and 320

Two Courses in History

1. History 205
2. One intermediate or advanced History course dealing with a country or region outside the US or with international or diplomatic history

Two Courses in Political Science

1. Political Science 3 221
2. One 300 level course in an area related to economic issues or policies

One Additional Elective

1. One additional course in Africana Studies, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology or Women’s Studies, dealing with a particular country or region, or with relations among nations, or with transnational institutions or phenomena