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Major in Economics and History (45 hours)

The joint major in economics and history makes an important contribution to liberal education at Vanderbilt by helping students understand the origins and organization of modern society. It also provides a unique preparation for careers in business, the professions, and other fields by combining all the analytical tools of the regular economics major with history’s emphasis on clear and effective writing and on developing skills in gathering, assessing, and synthesizing information. The program consists of 45 hours of course work: 9 hours in an economic history core, and an additional 18 hours in economics and 18 in history.

During the Fall 2009 Semester, please see Professor Jeremy Atack in the Department of Economics to enroll.

Note: All students must have at least one semester of calculus; two are strongly recommended for the economics component. Calculus is a prerequisite for ECON 150, 231, and 232, which are required for the major. It is also a prerequisite for all economics courses numbered above 250.

Economic History Core (9 hours): Three of the following courses, one of which must be an economics course numbered above 250: HIST 160 European Economic History 1000–1700, HIST 161, HIST 166, HIST 288a, HIST 288b, ECON 226, ECON 262, ECON 266, ECON 271. Note: ECON 231 is a prerequisite for ECON 262, 266 and 271.

Economics (18 hours): ECON 100, 101, 150 (or both MATH 218 and 219), 231, 232; one economics course numbered above 250 not included in the economic history core.

History (18 hours): Two courses numbered 142 or below; HIST 200 or 200W; HIST 295; two electives above 142 and not included in the economic history core (note that 169, 170, and 203 are NOT accepted as electives for the major).

Honors Program in Economics and History (9 more hours): 54 hours: students will take the four-course honors sequence, HIST 297, 298a–298b, 299; they will not be required to take HIST 295, though they may enroll for 295 as an elective. They will write an interdisciplinary thesis under the direction of an adviser from each department.

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