Majoring in Economics
Becoming An Economics Major
We are delighted that you are thinking about becoming an economics major. If you have any questions about the major requirements that are not answered on these web pages, please contact harrisw
lerner [dot] udel [dot] edu (Professor Will Harris) Undergraduate Advisor, or craigelerner [dot] udel [dot] edu (Prof. Eleanor Craig,) Assoc. Chair for Undergraduate Programs.
The Economics major at the University of Delaware consists of 120 credit hours. Students can earn either a BA or BS degree; see below for more information on the difference and why you might choose one degree or the other. The major requires 30 credits of coursework in Economics, six credits of statistics, and nine credits of related work. In addition, a student must also satisfy the University Requirements and Breadth Requirements. To see an overview of a typical undergraduate major program in Economics, click here.
If you are switching into the Economics major, you must first successfully complete at least twenty-eight credit hours at UD, including both ECON151, Introduction to Microeconomics, and ECON152, Introduction to Macroeconomics. Students applying for the B.S. degree in Economics also must complete either MATH221 or MATH241 with a grade of C- or better. Application for the major must be submitted online through UDSIS. The principal criterion used to evaluate applicants is the potential for academic success in Economics.
To learn more about the major, including degree options, requirements, special programs, and course descriptions, follow the links below.
- B.A. or B.S.? - What's the difference? Does it matter?
- Degree Requirements for the Economics Major - read the details here
- Course Descriptions - lots of good stuff here
- Honors and other Special Degrees- special opportunities to enhance your economics major
- Concentrations in the Economics Major - more special opportunities
- Interdepartmental and Double Majors - combine Economics with almost any other major at UD
- B.A. in Economic Education - be an economics teacher!
- Advisement - how to get help
- Study Abroad Programs - great winter session programs available
- Maybe Graduate School?- what should you be doing now?
