University/Institution:
Franklin and Marshall College Location:
Pennsylvania, USA / PO Box 3003
Contact:
(717) 291-3936,
tami.lantz@fandm.edu Web site:
http://www.fandm.edu/economics.xml Admision Requirements:
The Admission’s Committee at Franklin and Marshall evaluates student’s high school academic records, to weigh in the type and quality of classes taken, high school ranking, and the quality of the high school; an official recommendation of the student’s guidance counselor, headmaster, principal, or college adviser, and a recommendation letter or letters form teachers; SAT I or ACT scores; extra-curricular and leadership activities. Students who do not believe in standardized tests or do not think they reflect their performance are to send to graded social science papers in order for the admission’s committee to evaluate.
Basic Information (Description):
The BA in Economics allows students the opportunity to study economics through the historical approach, institutional and sociological approach, and mathematical approach. Students take introductory courses which introduce them to mainstream and not so mains stream themes, intermediate courses focus on analytical techniques used for mainstream and non-mainstream theoretical work, and electives which allow students to study in depth their areas of interest. Students are encouraged to study abroad and to take courses in other departments to complement the study of economics.
Degree:
Bachelor's Degree