Requirements for Concentration:

At least 11 units of graded economics credit normally composed of either ECON 100 or ECON 101 or ECON 102 ; ECON 200 , ECON 201 , and ECON 209 ; and at least three units at the 300-level (excluding ECON 120 ). Students may not elect the NRO in any economics course after they have declared their major in Economics. At least 6 units must be taken at Vassar including 2 at the 300-level. Students also must complete at least 1 unit of college level calculus such as MATH 101 , MATH 121 , or equivalent. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement early in their college careers. Please note that calculus is a prerequisite for ECON 201 .

It is strongly recommended that all students intending to spend their junior year abroad take ECON 200 , ECON 201 , and ECON 209  by the end of their sophomore year.