Advisor: College of Business Advising and Support Center
Email: cobminors@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-5948
Website: https://www.jmu.edu/cob/economics/academics/economics-minor.shtml
minor in economics will allow you to develop your critical thinking, research, writing and analytical skills as you build a foundation in economic theory and policy. These concrete and marketable skills can complement and add significant value to a wide variety of undergraduate majors and help you to stand out among your peers.
Minor Requirements
The minimum requirement for a minor in economics is 18 credit hours in economics, including ECON 200 and ECON 201 . At least six credit hours of the remaining twelve credit hours must be 300- or 400- level economics courses. Students may not receive credit toward the minor in economics for both ECON 270 and ECON 370 .
Credit by Examination
Credit in ECON 200 will be granted to students who achieve a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Macroeconomics administered by the Educational Testing Service. Credit in ECON 201 will be granted to students who achieve a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test in Microeconomics.
