{"id":4055,"date":"2024-09-23T18:20:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T18:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/?page_id=4055"},"modified":"2025-12-10T18:30:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:30:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/undergraduate\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Advising\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-g03kLYpABn\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-g03kLYpABn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I meet with an advisor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-g03kLYpABn\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-g03kLYpABn\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>You can meet with an advisor by booking an appointment through <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/uscmeyestro.my.site.com\/adviseusc\/s\/\">AdviseUSC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-g03kLYpABn\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-g03kLYpABn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I know which advisor(s) are on my support team?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-g03kLYpABn\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-g03kLYpABn\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>You can view the advisors and other staff assigned to you on <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/uscmeyestro.my.site.com\/adviseusc\/s\/\">AdviseUSC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-g03kLYpABn\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-g03kLYpABn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I need to meet with an advisor each semester?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-g03kLYpABn\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-g03kLYpABn\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes, all Economics Department students must meet with their advisor at least once a semester during Mandatory Advising. This ensures that you and your advisor communicate about your courses and academic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-g03kLYpABn\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-g03kLYpABn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are advisors available on zoom, in person, or both?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-g03kLYpABn\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-g03kLYpABn\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Advisors have both in-person and virtual availability. Please check <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/uscmeyestro.my.site.com\/adviseusc\/s\/\">AdviseUSC<\/a> to see your advisor&#8217;s next available appointment times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-g03kLYpABn\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-g03kLYpABn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Where is the Advising Office located?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-g03kLYpABn\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-g03kLYpABn\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>KAP (Kaprelian Hall), suite 357.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-g03kLYpABn\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-g03kLYpABn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is the best way to contact my Advisor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-g03kLYpABn\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-g03kLYpABn\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The best way to contact your advisor is by submitting a Case on <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/uscmeyestro.my.site.com\/adviseusc\/s\/\">AdviseUSC<\/a>. You can also send them an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Courses\/Registration\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can ECON 351 and ECON 352 count for upper-division ECON electives?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>No. These are taught within the Marshall School of Business and cannot be used to fulfill ECON upper-division requirements. However, they can be used to substitute for ECON 203 and ECON 205.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I have experience with computer programming. Do I need to take ITP 115?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>You may take <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cs.usc.edu\/challenge-exams\/\">the Challenge Exam<\/a>. Depending on your major, ITP 115 may be substituted for a higher-level course such as ITP 116 or 216. Please speak with your advisor about your experience with Python.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can I take a graduate-level course (500-600 level) as an undergraduate?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. Undergraduate students can take graduate-level courses if they receive instructor permission, meet with their advisor and follow the departmental process to receive d-clearance.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate students will get priority registration in these courses. However, if a student plans to pursue a PDP, they should ensure that they are not attempting to take graduate coursework covered in their PDP program and use it for undergraduate degree completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can I design my own track for the ECON minor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. You can create your own track by selecting any three ECON 300\/400 division electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are all ECON electives offered every semester?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Not all electives are offered each semester or even each year. Consult the Schedule of Classes to see when classes were previously offered and when they may be offered again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">If an ECON course I want to take is full, can I still register for it on WebReg?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Webreg does not have built-in wait list functions, and academic departments can\u2019t enroll individual students in courses. If there is an open seat in a course section designated <strong>R<\/strong>, any student with access to Webreg may enroll themselves. Seats will often change. Students trying to get a seat in a full section need to watch Web Registration closely.<\/p>\n<p>The only mechanism departments have to control enrollment in full sections is <strong>D<\/strong>-clearance, which limits the pool of students who can take open seats if they become available. We often use this for courses in which all sections are at capacity. Among the D-clearance requests our staff will prioritize students by major and time-to-graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What if I want to take an ECON course with a pre-requisite? Can my ECON advisor waive the pre-requistes for any course I want to take?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Academic departments may only waive prerequisites for their own courses. Mechanically, the waiver is granted from the course the student wishes to enroll in, not from the prerequisite course. For example, the Economics Department can waive any prerequisites for any ECON course, but if a student needs to waive the pre-requisite for a PHYS course, they need to contact the Physics Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-8-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-8-MazTt-a-sC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How can I be considered for an incomplete (IN) in a course?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-8-MazTt-a-sC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-8-MazTt-a-sC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Incompletes will only be considered by your professor\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">AFTER<\/b>\u00a0the semester&#8217;s withdrawal deadline. The withdrawal deadline is the final day to drop a class with a mark of a &#8220;W&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">Guidelines:<\/div>\n<ol class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__ordered p-rich_text_list--nested\" data-stringify-type=\"ordered-list\" data-list-tree=\"true\" data-indent=\"0\" data-border=\"0\">\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Eligibility for IN<\/b>: A student may be assigned an IN only if they provide documentation of illness or emergency\u00a0<i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">after<\/i>\u00a0the withdrawal deadline, because they are no longer eligible to withdraw from the course.<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Assigning an IN<\/b>: If an IN is given, the professor must outline the remaining work, the grade to date, procedures for completion, and the weight of missing work in the final grade. Remaining coursework should be minimal (i.e. 1-2 homework assignments along with final project\/presentation\/exam).<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Completion of IN<\/b>: Students may only complete the work they missed due to illness or emergency. They may not resubmit graded work or re-register for the course, as re-registration would incur additional tuition charges.<\/li>\n<li data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Time Limit<\/b>: The IN must be completed within one year. If not, it automatically converts to an IX (expired Incomplete) and will be calculated as 0 points in the GPA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2024\/11\/Incomplete-Form.pdf\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Incomplete (IN) Grade Form<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">Completed IN forms (with instructor and student signatures) and final grades for IN\u2019s should be submitted to Karina Chicas (<a class=\"c-link c-link--focus-visible\" href=\"mailto:kchicas@usc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"mailto:kchicas@usc.edu\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" aria-haspopup=\"menu\">kchicas@usc.edu<\/a>).<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Grading\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-n23S3WCmaE\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-n23S3WCmaE\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I have to earn a certain grade to get credit for my ECON major courses?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-n23S3WCmaE\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-n23S3WCmaE\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>All core courses must be completed with a minimum \u201cC\u201d grade or higher. Please see your STARS report for the list of core courses for your specific major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Programs (Major, Minor, PDP etc)\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I have to apply to be an ECON major?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-VsjgKZ3olT\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-VsjgKZ3olT\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>No. Students interested in any major offered through the Department of Economics do not need to apply to declare that major. Speak with an advisor if you want to declare any one of our seven majors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What are the Economics department minors? Do I need to apply for them?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-VsjgKZ3olT\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-VsjgKZ3olT\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Economics department minors are Economics and Behavioral Economics. You do not need to apply for these minors. Speak with an advisor if you want to declare these minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Does the Economics Department offer a PDP (Progressive Degree Program)?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-VsjgKZ3olT\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-VsjgKZ3olT\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. A student enrolled in the Department of Economics\u2019 PDP will earn a Master of Science in Applied Economics and Econometrics (MS AEE) graduate degree.<\/p>\n<p>The MS AEE is a STEM-designated program, which allows international students on F-1 visas to apply for a 24-month extension of their optional practical training (OPT). The Department\u2019s PDP program is open to Econ majors and non-Econ majors at USC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I am an international student on an F-1 visa. Which Economics Department majors are STEM-designated and qualify for STEM OPT extension (an additional 24-months of work authorization for STEM degree students in an approved period of post-completion OPT)?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-VsjgKZ3olT\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-VsjgKZ3olT\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>Economics, B.A. CIP Code 45.0603<\/li>\n<li>Economics &amp; Data Science, B.S. CIP Code 45.0603<\/li>\n<li>Economics\/Mathematics, B.S. CIP Code 27.0305<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-VsjgKZ3olT\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I declare an ECON Department major? Minor?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-VsjgKZ3olT\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-VsjgKZ3olT\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>To declare a major or minor, students must first meet with an advisor from the Economics Department to discuss the program requirements. Students can meet with an advisor through a Referral on <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/uscmeyestro.my.site.com\/adviseusc\/s\/\">AdviseUSC<\/a>. Mark yourself as &#8220;Ready for Advising&#8221; and an advisor will reach out to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Study Abroad\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-SVq0frOZaH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-SVq0frOZaH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can I study abroad as a student in the Economics Department?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-SVq0frOZaH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-SVq0frOZaH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. Students should pursue major electives abroad. Please meet with your academic advisor, as well as the <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\/\">Office of Overseas Studies<\/a> for more information about course options and studying abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Transfer credits\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-ngPYzqy0Ds\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-ngPYzqy0Ds\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I have AP, IB, or other transfer credit. How do I know which requirements my transfer coursework will fulfill?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-ngPYzqy0Ds\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-ngPYzqy0Ds\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Your Transfer Credit Report (TCR) will provide this information. In addition, we encourage you to speak with your advisor about your coursework and academic plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-ngPYzqy0Ds\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-ngPYzqy0Ds\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do you accept transfer or study abroad credit for ECON core major courses?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-ngPYzqy0Ds\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-ngPYzqy0Ds\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Economics department <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>does not<\/strong><\/span> accept transfer or study abroad credit for ECON303, ECON305, or ECON318. This policy applies without exceptions. These courses <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>MUST<\/strong> <\/span>be completed at USC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-ngPYzqy0Ds\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-ngPYzqy0Ds\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do you accept transfer credit for ECON 203 and ECON 205?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-ngPYzqy0Ds\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-ngPYzqy0Ds\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes, we accept AP, IB, A-Level, and other transfer coursework for ECON 203\/205. 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