International Economics - Modern Languages Combined Major

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International Economics & World Languages combines two established majors to prepare students for global careers in business, nonprofits, and government, emphasizing interest and skills that go beyond the US economy. 

You can view the major requirements for the three different majors below.  It is essential that the student work closely with advisors in both the Economics and the World Languages Departments in planning their program.

Economics (7.5 units)
ECON100 Introduction to Economics* (1 unit)
ECON 200 Quantitative Methods in Economics** (1.5 units)
ECON 251 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory (1 unit)
ECON 252 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory (1 unit)
THREE economics electives. At least two of which must be at the 300/400 level. (3 units)
     At least two of these electives must include:
          ECON 236 Globalization Issues
          ECON 322 International Economics
          ECON 336 Economic Development

*This course may be omitted with advanced placement credit or other advanced standing.
**STAT 113 is a prerequisite for ECON 200

Language Component
International Economics - French Combined Major: SEVEN units at the 103 or higher level. 
International Economics - Spanish Combined Major: SEVEN units at the 103 or higher level.
International Economics - Multilanguage Combined Major: THREE courses in one language plus THREE courses in the concentration language at the 103 level and above (6 units).

For more information on the language requirements for each major, visit the World Languages Department. 

Although not required, participation in an abroad program related to one's language specialization is strongly recommended.

To declare the major, a student must have: 

  • At least a 2.0 university cumulative average and at least a 2.0 cumulative average in ECON classes. 

  • At least a 2.0 grade in ECON 251 and/or 252, if completed. These courses must be taken at St. Lawrence University before the end of the junior year.  Students who took ECON 251 or 252 pass/fail cannot declare the major, as a "P" (pass) does not meet the 2.0 requirement. 

These conditions must be maintained to continue in the major. 

Department policies

How to declare this major:

  1. QUALIFY. You must have a 2.0 GPA in economics as well as have a 2.0 or higher in ECON 251 and 252 if either course has been taken.
  2. WORLD LANGUAGES ADVISOR. You will need to find an advisor in World Languages.
  3. TRANSCRIPT. Download a PDF copy of your unofficial transcript from APR 2.0. You will need to upload it as part of the major declaration form. 
  4. MAJOR DECLARATION FORM. This online form must be completed here: https://student.stlawu.edu/portal/status 
    Please upload the unofficial copy of your transcript at the end of the form. If you wish to choose a specific advisor in economics, please be sure to indicate this in the notes section of the major declaration form.