John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

Economics courses provide students with an opportunity to develop critical analytical skills that will improve their performance in other courses and professional pursuits. These include understanding graphs and charts; employing statistical analysis; using cost-benefit analysis; evaluating different theoretical perspectives; and developing professional presentations and writing skills.

Employers recognize that the study of economics develops the professional skills necessary for success including the analytical skills needed for the complex tasks in today's highly technical work environment. A 1995 survey, in ACJS Today, ranked economics as one of the top three most desirable majors for law school admissions. Graduate schools recognize that the study of economics develops the analytical and research skills that prepare students for the rigors of advanced education.

Minor Advisor: Professor Jay Hamilton, Department of Economics (212.237.8093, jhamilton@jjay.cuny.edu).

Requirements: Students who desire a minor in Economics must complete 18 credits (six courses) subject to the approval of the department chair.

Subtotal: 18 credits

Accounting 250 Introduction to Accounting
Accounting 251 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Economics 101 Principles of Economics
Economics 170 Introduction to the Economics of Crime and Social Problems
Economics 215 Economics of Regulation and the Law
Economics 220 Macroeconomics
Economics 225 Microeconomics
Economics 231 Global Economic Development and Crime
Economics 245 International Economics
Economics 260 Environmental Economics
Economics 265 Introduction to Public Sector Economics
Economics 270 Urban Economics
Economics 280 Economics of Labor
Economics 300 The Political Economy of Governmental Activity
Economics 315 An Economic Analysis of Crime
Economics 324 Money and Banking
Economics 335 Economics of Finance
Economics 360/Sociology 360 Corporate and White Collar Crime

Total: 18 credits