The specific courses must be approved by the undergraduate adviser. 10-12 credits or demonstration of intermediate level or higher competence in one modernforeign language. Membership requires an overall grade point average of 3.25 and a grade point average of 3.50 ineconomics courses. See the undergraduate adviser for further eligibility requirements. University Honors Program Students in the University Honors Program have the opportunity to graduate with UniversityHonors in the major.
Honors workin the department and receive departmental recommendation.
The department's Honorscoordinator advises students in the University Honors Program regarding departmental options. For information on entering the University Honors Program, contact the University HonorsOffice, at 885-6194. The American University World Capitals Program offers study abroad programs in which studentstake courses, participate in internships, and interact with public officials and political leaders. Economic policy is the focus of the semester in Paris, which may be used to fulfill the Capstonerequirement. Students wishing to use courses from other study abroad programs to count as theircapstone must obtain approval of the undergraduate adviser.