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Economics Department Undergraduate Program

Independent Study

Senior Seminar and Independent Study

• You can conduct your own economic research either through Senior Seminar (ECO 389) or an independent study course (ECO 391). [Independent Study requires that you obtain sponsorship of an economics faculty advisor. In the Senior Seminar a faculty advisor is provided.]

• A student must complete ECO 207, 209, 231, and the appropriate upper-level courses before taking ECO 389 or 391.

• Senior Seminar or Independent Study require the preparation of an economic research paper (usually about 30 pages). Examples of past paper topics.

• Only two independent-study courses can be counted as electives. See the Independent Study in Economics handout for additional information. (This web link is designed for easy printing.)

• Independent study must be supervised by an Economics Department faculty member to be counted towards the concentration.

• Research papers count towards departmental distinction and prizes.

• Senior Seminar and Independent Study count as W credit.