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Joint Majors

All classes counting toward the degree must be taken for a letter grade. Additionally, a letter grade of "D" in a prerequisite course indicates insufficient preparation for the follow up course and we recommend that you retake the course.

Major/Minor GPA will be calculated using the better of the grades when a student repeats a course.

BA in Economics/Mathematics

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The Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Mathematics is a well-established joint major that prepares students for math-intensive doctoral economics programs or quantitatively oriented MBA programs. It features substantial mathematics and economics coursework and a senior seminar that emphasizes topics such as modeling, optimization, and game theory.

  • Econ 101: Principles of Microeconomics
  • Econ 112: Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Econ 201: Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Econ 212: Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Econ 220: Intro to Statistical Methods
  • 1 additional Econ course at the 300-level or above (3 credits or more)
  • Econ 320: Econometrics
  • 1 additional Econ course at the 400-level or above (3 credits or more)
  • Math 111: Calculus I
  • Math 112: Calculus II
  • Math 211: Multivariable Calculus
  • Math 221: Linear Algebra
  • Math 250: Foundations of Mathematics
  • 1 course chosen from the following:
    • Math 212: Differential Equations
    • Math 351: Partial Differential Equations
    • Math 361: Mathematical Stats I
    • Math 411: Real Analysis I
  • Math/Econ 425: Mathematical Economics
  • CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I

Political Science/Mathematics BA

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The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Mathematics requires extensive courses in both disciplines, emphasizes mathematical and statistical research methods, includes electives that employ these methods, and has a capstone seminar that features independent math-based research work. It is suitable preparation for quantitative doctoral programs in Political Science.

Please note, that students must meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to graduate with any major or minor from the department.

Requirements for declarations on or after Tuesday, January 12, 2021

  • Pols 111: Principles of Political Science
  • Pols 208: Research Design Methods  
    • Note: Appropriate substitutes for Pols 310 include: QTM 100, QTM 220, ECON 220, ISOM 350, and MATH_OX 117Q
  • 4 additional Pols courses (3 credits or more): At the 300-level or above  
  • 1 additional Pols research course: Pols 394/494 or "RSCH" in title
    • Note: May carry pre-requisite of Pols 208, review details on OPUS.
  • Math 111: Calculus I  
  • Math 112: Calculus II  
  • Math 211: Multivariable Calculus  
  • 1 course chosen from the following:
    • Math 212: Differential Equations
    • Math 250: Foundations of Mathematics
  • Math 221: Linear Algebra
  • The sequence - Math 361/362: Mathematical Stats I & II

Requirements for declarations on or before Monday, January 11, 2021

  • Pols 100: National Politics of the United States (Or Pols 111: Principles of Political Science)
  • 1 course chosen from the following:
  • Pols 110:
    • Intro to International Politics
    • Pols 120:
      Intro to Comparative Politics
  • Pols 208: Research Design Methods (Pols 310 must be completed prior to enrolling in Pols 208)
  • Pols 310: Statistical Modeling (Appropriate substitutes for Pols 310 include: QTM 100, QTM 220, ECON 220, ISOM 350, and MATH_OX 117Q)
  • 2 additional Pols courses (3 credits or more): At the 300-level or above  
    • Note: These courses must have content (such as readings or paper assignments) which employ the methods learned in 208 and 310. A student must have his or her choice of 300-level courses approved by the joint political science and math faculty advisor.
  • 1 additional Pols course (pre-approved seminar): Pols 394/494 or “RSCH” in title
    • Note: May carry pre-requisite of Pols 208, review details on OPUS. This type of course should be a capstone seminar in which a student would be able to fully utilize his or her training in mathematically based research methods to work within a substantive area and/or on a substantive project. A student must have his or her choice approved by the joint political science and math faculty advisor.
  • Math 111: Calculus I  
  • Math 112: Calculus II
  • Math 211: Multivariable Calculus  
  • 1 course chosen from the following:
    • Math 212: Differential Equations
    • Math 250: Foundations of Mathematics
  • Math 221: Linear Algebra
  • The sequence - Math 361/362: Mathematical Stats I & II

Other Joint Programs

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