Economics, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Economics, offered by the Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences, requires formal admission with a minimum GPA of 2.00 and departmental approval. Students must complete 120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.00, including college writing and university mathematics requirements. General education involves ten courses across five foundational areas, with at least one lab science in the natural and mathematical sciences, and no more than two courses in the same discipline. Major requirements include 48 credit hours with grades of C or better, featuring a 30-credit core (e.g., Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Applied Econometrics, and related math/statistics courses), a 3-credit capstone (e.g., Senior Research Seminar or Internship), and 15 credits of 300-level electives, with limits on certain courses.American University also offers a combined BS and MA in Economics program. Students apply in their junior year without needing the GRE and must meet all BS requirements with a GPA of 3.00 or higher before advancing to MA status. Up to 9 graduate credits can count toward both degrees, and the MA must be completed within three years, including 18 credits in residence post-bachelor's.