Minors
Effective for those who entered Fall 2017: Requirements for the economics minor are
Effective for those who entered Fall 2019 and beyond: Requirements for the economics minor are
In addition, students are required to take Calculus I (
Students may not count economics classes taken S/U above the 100 level toward the minor.
Transfer students should work with the registrar's office regarding potential credit for economics courses taken prior to matriculating at Skidmore.
Credit for Advanced Placement
Students receiving a score of 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) microeconomics exam will receive credit for having taken EC104. Students receiving a score of 5 on the AP macroeconomics exam will receive credit for having taken EC103. Students who receive scores of 4 on either AP exam can elect to take a qualifying exam(s) as a petition to grant credit for EC103 and/or EC104. The department strongly recommends that students take at least one introductory course at Skidmore. Students may consider taking an honors section, if offered.
Students receiving a score of 6 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in economics can choose to earn credit for either EC103 or EC104. Students who earned a 5 on the IB economics exam can elect to take a qualifying exam as a petition to grant credit for either EC103 or EC104.
Students receiving a score of A or higher on the Advanced Level (A-level) exam in economics can choose to earn credit for either EC103 or EC104. Students who earned a B on the A-level economics exam can elect to take a qualifying exam as a petition to grant credit for either EC103 or EC104.
The qualifying exams are offered before the start of classes in each semester by the department chair. (Note: AP, IB, and A-level courses in economics do not satisfy general education requirements.)
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