Students also may pursue research in a particular area through writing a senior thesis. Most economics graduates do not practice economics, but it is a highly valued degree because it indicates a strong aptitude for analytical reasoning and good quantitative skills, as well as good writing skills. Many of Capital's economics majors go on to graduate school, either in economics as preparation for careers as professional economists, or in law, business or public administration. Some economics graduates enter the business sector directly, with placement possible at almost any kind of firm. In particular, economics majors often are recruited by banks, insurance companies and the public sector.
Some majors go to graduate school in an area other than economics.
As many Capital graduates have found, the analytical thinking skills that are developed in an economics major often are the same skills necessary for success in law school. Another option for majors is high school teaching. Certification for secondary education can be obtained by combining the economics major with two additional psychology courses and seven education courses. Students who want to earn a minor in economics are required to complete four classes in micro and macro theory, financial accounting and two economics electives. IV Electives Six economics electives.