This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2024-25.
Minor Requirements
Students who minor in economics must complete a minimum of five (5) economics courses unless they have received pre-matriculation credit (e.g., AP or transfer student credit) for ECON 151. Students who have received pre-matriculation credit for ECON 151 must complete a minimum of four (4) economics courses.
The requirements of this program are as follows: ECON 151, ECON 251, and ECON 252, and two other economics courses (excluding ECON 105). At least one of the electives must be above 300.
A minimum grade of C is required for ECON 251 and ECON 252, and in order to declare an economics minor students must have first earned a grade of C or better in either ECON 251 or ECON 252.
Satisfactory completion of the minor requires a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the five economics courses.
Economics Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Economics department catalog page.