ChooseWhy Choose This Program?
Why Study Economics at Goucher?
我们的经济学课程在大多数本科经济学课程中是独一无二的 我们需要两门计量经济学课程作为我们专业的一部分，以及一门计量经济学课程 as part of our minor. Many undergraduate economics programs do not require econometrics for either the major or minor. We choose to emphasize econometrics in our program 为学生提供必要的定量和批判性思维技能 to thrive in a data-driven world.
We are a STEM certified program and our CIP code is 45.0603. Read more
LearnWhat Will You Learn?
What Will You Learn?
经济学课程使学生了解知识、历史和制度 在学科背景下，将他们对经济学的研究与他们的自由主义结合起来 arts education as a whole.
我们的教师研究和教授各种各样的主题，包括不平等，环境 可持续性和社会正义，所有这些都是复杂而紧迫的道德问题 that have substantial economic components. Economics is the only discipline whose 起源和使命是了解市场体系——它是如何运作的以及何时运作的 它不像政策的功效那样促进更可取的社会 outcomes. 为此，我们的经济学课程培养了批判性和分析性 为解决社会问题提供理论和经验框架所必需的技能 complex problems. Learn More
DoWhat Can You Do With this Degree?
What Can You Do With this Degree?
我们的学生为进入劳动力市场或研究生院做好了充分的准备 graduation. 最近毕业生在政府机构的工作安排包括 国会预算办公室，国防部和国家科学基金会. 对金融服务行业感兴趣的学生已被贝莱德聘用， Morgan Stanley, and Greenspring Advisors. Our recent graduates include two students 一个在乔治城大学攻读经济学硕士，一个在攻读硕士 一个是杜克大学的数据科学硕士，另一个是杜克大学的数据科学硕士 Harvard University. Additionally, one of our students who graduated in 2021 is pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Delaware. We have also successfully placed 顶尖法学院的学生，包括康奈尔大学和弗吉尼亚大学.
Some of our students also pursue 4 + 1 degrees at Johns Hopkins University and Loyola University.
Course Curriculum
Economics Major Economics Minor Courses
This program is available in an accelerated 3-year degree. View the course mapping (PDF).
Faculty
Major & Minor Program Coordinator
Gina Shamshak，系主任，经济学教授:云顶集团微观经济学，环境经济学 and natural resource economics
Full-Time & Half-Time Faculty
Margaret Bock，经济学助理教授:城市/区域经济学、公共经济学、交通学
Gina Shamshak经济学教授:云顶集团微观经济学、环境与自然资源 economics
Asha Shepard，经济学助理教授:云顶集团微观经济学、公共经济学、城市经济学 economics, criminal behavior, education policy
Chimedlkham Zorigtbaatar经济学助理教授:卫生、发展和劳动经济学
Professor Emerita
Lydia Harris, Emerita Professor of Economics: Applied microeconomics
Study Abroad
云顶集团经济学的学生获得全球视野，提高他们的课程 study. 学生可以选择三周的强化课程，由云顶集团或 semester programs suited to their academic plans. Listed below are programs that economics majors or minors have chosen in the past.
Visit the Office of Global Education website for more information about these and other programs.
University of East Anglia (Norwich, United Kingdom)
东安格利亚大学的以下课程相当于云顶集团的经济学课程:
UEA Courses |
Goucher Courses |
| ECO-1A06: Quantitative Methods | EC 206: Economic Statistics |
| ECO-2A05C: Principles of Macroeconomics | EC 217: Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| ECO-2A07C: Principles of Microeconomics | EC 216: Intermediate Microeconomics |
| ECO-2A11C: The European Economy (coursework only) | 200-Level Elective Credit |
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (Copenhagen, Denmark)
以下课程相当于云顶集团的经济学课程:
DIS Courses |
Goucher Courses |
| Economic Theories of Globalization | 200-Level Elective Credit |
| Transition Economics: Chinese and Russian Reform Strategies | 200-Level Elective Credit |
| Economics of Sports | 200-Level Elective Credit |
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)
麦考瑞大学的以下课程相当于云顶集团的经济学课程:
Macquarie Courses |
Goucher Courses |
| EC 141: Introductory Econometrics | EC 320: Econometrics |
| EC 235: Economic Development | 200-Level Elective Credit |
| EC 240: Labour Market Economics | 200-Level Elective Credit |
University of Cork (Cork, Ireland)
UCC的以下课程相当于云顶集团的经济学课程:
UCC Courses |
Goucher Courses |
| EC 3121: Econometrics | EC 320: Econometrics |
| EC 2151: Economics of Social Policy | 200-Level Elective Credit |
| EC 4171: Economics of Integration-Europe | 200-Level Elective Credit |
| EC 3202: International Money and Finance | 200-Level Elective Credit |
Yonsei University (Seoul, Korea)
延世大学的以下课程相当于云顶集团的经济学 courses:
Yonsei Courses |
Goucher Courses |
| ISM 4804: Economic Development | 200-Level Elective Credit |
Opportunities & Internships
Research Opportunities
Senior Thesis
Students have the option of completing a year-long senior thesis. The senior thesis is the product of scholarly or scientific research or artistic work of high academic quality. 毕业论文有八个学分，通常包括两个连续的课程 of four semester credit hours each, directed by a faculty advisor selected by the student. Click here for more details about pursuing a senior thesis. Examples of past theses:
- 解释学生的决定:社会经济地位对大学招生的影响
- Labour Transition in 21st Century American Economy
Independent Study Research Opportunities
学生有机会在学年期间进行研究
independent study projects. Examples of past projects include:
- Blue crabs: Their management and their future in the Chesapeake Bay
- 美国农业结构变化背后的经济力量
- The Economics of Baltimore Food Systems
- The Economics of Farm Sustainability
- 云顶集团水培食品生产的发展与分析
- Optimizing hydroponic lettuce production at Goucher College
- A Practical Introduction to Aquaponics
Honors & Awards
Click here to learn more about Economics honors and awards.
Internships
实习帮助学生探索可能性，云顶集团课堂学习，并有所收获 experience. Explore internships and credit options.
经济学教授们认为，结构良好的实习是必不可少的 to a student's education. The department sponsors both full- and part-time internships in industry, banks, and government agencies. Most internships are in the Baltimore-Washington area. 在各种实习的监督下完成 这个系证明了学位的灵活性和创造性的适用性 in economics.
Student Employment
Student employment connects students to both on and off-campus opportunities. The Career Education Office 为有或没有联邦工作学习的学生提供资源和支持 jobs, submit applications, and learn more about the job search process. Students have access to Handshake -一个招聘、活动、简历/求职信和职业管理的网站.
Major & Career Exploration
探索职业选择，选择专业，做出职业决定是一个多步骤的过程 process in which all students are encouraged to engage early and often. Goucher students have a variety of resources available through the Majors and Career page to assist them in this process.
Job Search
云顶集团教育为学生准备今天的就业市场和未来. Students 能透过网站寻找工作机会及查阅求职资源吗 CEO Job Search page.
Graduate & Professional School
学生可以云顶集团资源来搜索和申请研究生和专业 school through the CEO Graduate and Professional School page，通过教职员工，或利用自己的资源，网络和 tools.
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School 4+1 BA/MS Program
云顶集团和约翰霍普金斯大学凯里商学院也招收云顶集团的学生 a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program. This 4+1 program 他拥有云顶集团大学的学士学位和约翰大学的理学硕士学位 霍普金斯大学的商业分析和风险管理，信息系统，医疗保健 management, finance, or marketing. Students can apply during their junior year. GRE 或GMAT考试已被豁免，但申请人必须达到最低累积GPA 3.25分或以上，通过部分定量推理课程，成绩为 B or better.
Alumni Spotlight
Billy Daly ’16