Major Requirements - Economics
To earn distinction in the major a student must write a senior thesis earning a grade of A- or better and receive A- or better in 3/4 of major courses (not including math and introductory micro and macroeconomics). Students must complete two semesters of econometrics in order to write a senior thesis.
Below is a brief summary of the major requirements. For a more complete description of the rules of the major, please see the Yale College Programs of Study page.
A road map of the Economics major can be found on the Registrar’s Office website.
Math 110/111*, 112, 115, 116, or preferably, 118 or 120 (or higher) *Math 110 and MATH 111 together count as one course towards the economics major. Econ 108 or 110 or 115 Note: You can place out of Introductory Micro based on pre-college testing or other circumstances, but then you have to take an extra elective to fulfill the 12 credits required for the major. Econ 111 or 116 Note: You can place out of Introductory Macro based on pre-college testing or other circumstances, but then you have to take an extra elective to fulfill the 12 credits required for the major. Total courses in the major (including math) must sum to 12. If you place out of an introductory course you must take an additional elective. Typically you’d need four elective courses (named 159 or above), or three electives plus a second econometrics course. If you place out of introductory micro (and macro), you’d need five (six). One course from Econ 400-491 must be completed. A second course from Econ 400-491; must be taken in senior year.Course Requirements
Introductory Courses
Core Courses
Field Courses
Senior Requirement
Economics Road Map for Majors
