The Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Social History at Barnard College, Columbia University is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that combines economic reasoning with diverse historiographic approaches. Students develop a rigorous grounding in modern economic theory, economic history, and historical methodologies. The curriculum includes core courses in economic theory (such as Introduction to Economic Reasoning, Intermediate Macroeconomics), a selection of economic history courses (e.g., Economic History of Western Europe, Measuring History), and introductory as well as advanced history electives tailored to a student's area of interest. This major prepares students for graduate studies or professional careers in business, government, law, public administration, and international affairs by fostering critical analytical skills and a deep understanding of the evolution of economic systems and societies.