The labor market needs well-prepared graduates, and our placement rate is 100% upon graduation. In addition to technical skills in economics and finance, we ensure that our graduates think critically and analytically, write coherently, speak well, and have good work ethics.
Students are also required to complete the following liberal arts requirements*, which are designed to provide our students with a challenging immersion in liberal arts so to render a well-rounded educational experience.
We also welcome you to view courses in list format for each degree program.
Please Note: Students in the Department of Economics are required to receive a C or better in all Economics (with ECON prefix), and Mathematics courses.
Requirements for the B.A. in Economics
For courses with an asterisk (*), please read the footnotes at the bottom.
Requirements for the B.S. in Economics
For courses with an asterisk (*), please read the footnotes at the bottom.
Requirements for the B.S. in International Economics and Finance - Honors
For courses with an asterisk (*), please read the footnotes at the bottom.
*Alternative courses for PHIL 309 include: PHIL 333 or another appropriate PHIL course. Alternative courses for TRS 211 include: TRS 210, 300, 302, 304, 310, 311, 312, 313 or any other Scripture-related course. Please also see the tracking sheet under "Click to view" for additional courses. Note: University Honors students should consult with their University Honors and Major advisors for general distribution courses.
**Students may study abroad Spring of Sophomore year, Fall or Spring of Junior year. In which case, the study abroad courses will be swapped with the appropriate semester. TRS-Christian Theology in Rome, CLAS206R, and ART319 or equivalent courses are offered for Rome Study. The courses taken while abroad depend on what location and program the student chooses to pursue. Note: University Honors students should consult with their University Honors and Major advisors for general distribution courses.
***Alternative courses for ENG 461 include: ENG 462, 463; 124, 231, 232, or any other 200-level or higher ENG course. Please also see the tracking sheet under "Click to view" for additional courses. Note: University Honors students should consult with their University Honors and Major advisors for general distribution courses.
****Alternative courses for HIST 257 include: HIST 280, 280B, 361A, or any other 200-level or higher HIST course. Please also see the tracking sheet under "Click to view" for additional courses. Note: University Honors students should consult with their University Honors and Major advisors for general distribution courses.
Requirements for the B.A. in Criminology
For courses with an asterisk (*), please read the footnotes at the bottom.
Fall |
Spring |
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First-Year |
SOC 107 (or SOC 101/102 if full) Criminology elective Language course CUA will enroll you in two LC courses: PHIL 201/211/HSPH 101 ENG 101 Free Elective if not Language |
Criminology elective Liberal arts course Language course CUA will enroll you in two LC courses: PHIL 202/212/HSPH 101 TRS 201/HSTR 201 Free Elective if not Language |
Sophomore |
SOC 101/SOC 102 (or SOC 107 if not taken) SOC 301 TRS 202A/202B/any HSTR Language course (if needed) or other liberal arts course Focus area course |
SOC 202 Internship/Criminology elective Liberal arts course Language course (if needed) or criminology elective, or focus area course Focus area course |
Junior |
SOC 317 Internship/Criminology elective Liberal arts course Liberal arts course Focus area course |
Criminology elective Liberal arts course Focus area course Focus area course or liberal arts course **Study abroad semester |
Senior |
SOC 498: Enroll in comps (non-credit course) Criminology elective Focus area course Focus area course or liberal arts course Free elective Free elective |
SOC 452 SOC 496 Thesis (if did not take comps - this counts as a crim elective) Free elective or criminology elective Free elective Free Elective Free elective SOC 498: Enroll in comps, if not taken during fall |
Requirements for the B.A. in Sociology
For courses with an asterisk (*), please read the footnotes at the bottom.
Fall |
Spring |
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First-Year |
SOC 101/102 Sociology elective Language course CUA will enroll you in two LC courses: PHIL 201/211/HSPH 101 ENG 101
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Sociology elective Liberal arts course Language course CUA will enroll you in two LC courses: PHIL 202/212/HSPH 101 TRS 201/HSTR 201 |
Sophomore |
SOC 101/SOC 102 (or SOC 107 if not taken) SOC 301 TRS 202A/202B/any HSTR Language course (if needed) or other liberal arts course Focus area course |
SOC 202 Internship/Sociology course Liberal arts course Language course (if needed) or sociology elective, or focus area course) Focus area course |
Junior |
SOC 352 (if offered) Internship/Sociology elective Liberal arts course Liberal arts course Focus Area course This semester is intended for study abroad.** |
Sociology elective or SOC 352 (if offered) Liberal arts course Focus area course Focus area course or liberal arts course |
Senior |
SOC 498: Enroll in comps (non-credit course) Sociology elective Focus area course Focus area course or liberal arts course Free elective Free elective |
SOC 452 SOC 496 Thesis (if did not take comps - this counts as a sociology elective) Sociology elective Free elective Free elective Free elective |