Economics Minor

Description. Economics follows human beings as they strive to fulfill their aspirations within different social and physical environments, notably via the production of commodities, their distribution and consumption, and the elaborations of institutions to organize these three processes. Additionally, economics courses enable students to improve their writing, analytical, and research skills. John Jay economics minors will not only learn mainstream economics, but also alternative theoretical perspectives. The economics minor at John Jay will equip students to critically evaluate how society and government policies affect their daily lives.

Rationale. The Economics Minor is a highly valued compliment to any major, but particularly for those who are interested in policy analysis, activism, employment relations, and business. Moreover, an economics minor is highly regarded and recognized by potential employers, and graduate and law schools because it is a rigorous analytical and critical discipline, thus suggesting that the students will already have the skills to succeed in many career or educational paths they pursue.

Learning outcomes. Students will:

• Demonstrate economic literacy by using its terminology in writing assignments, exercises, and oral presentations.
• Critically evaluate economic/social phenomena from multiple theoretical perspectives.
• Be able to analyze and critique government policies with particular attention to social injustices.

Credits required. 18

Minor coordinator. Professors Catherine Mulder, Fall 2016 (212.484.1309, cmulder@jjay.cuny.edu) and Ian Seda-Irizarry, Spring 2017 (212.393.6425, iseda@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Economics. 

Requirements. Students who desire a minor in Economics must complete 18 credits (two required courses and four electives). A maximum of two 100-level courses can be used for this minor. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minors or programs.

Total Credit Hours: 18