
SLO3: Student work will demonstrate an ability to accurately summarize the most important findings of previous literature and offer a legitimate and sound critique of existing research. SLO2: Students synthesize acquired disciplinary knowledge with that of other disciplines when appropriate. SLO1: Students demonstrate basic skills and abilities with their subject matter. Outcomes describe specific knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes students should demonstrate Students communicate effectively to their target audience. Students can assess the merit or contribution of their work within the expectations of their discipline.Ħ. Students understand the assumptions, approaches, and debates in their discipline.ĥ.

Students are able to recognize valid claims or arguments.Ĥ.

Students combine and apply acquired disciplinary knowledge.ģ. Students will gain knowledge in Economics.Ģ. Goals are broad statements that describe what the program wants to accomplishġ. Learning Outcomes of the Program in Economics Department Goals and/or Objectives BA/MA ProgramĪ BA/MA program in Economics with The Claremont Graduate University is available for students of The Claremont Colleges contact CGU for more information. The Joan Robinson Prize is awarded for superior accomplishment in the economics senior thesis. Students are encouraged to participate in the Scripps College Economic Society, and the Student Investment Fund. The curriculum provides preparation for graduate study or careers in economics, business, law, government, and public affairs. The major is designed to develop a core set of skills useful in analysis of economic issues while maintaining a commitment to a liberal arts education. It analyzes how the aggregate level of economic activity is determined how well the economy performs with respect to inflation, unemployment, and growth and the implications of government involvement in particular markets and in the economy as a whole via policies to improve economic performance or distributional equity.

