Department of Economics
at Shippensburg University

DHC 127
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA, 17257
Voice: (717) 477-1437; Fax (717) 477-4015


Economics Students

2009 Economics Majors -- ODE Inductees
2009 ODE Inductees
From left: Damien Himpsl, John Meakin, Roxanne Dupert-Frank, Aaron Walk, Martin Knell, Douglas O'Neil, Justin Bean, Holly Kulp, Kali Antolik, Julie Yamrich, Anne Marie Monaco


2007 Economics Club
2007 Economics Club

Economics Faculty:

  • Hamid Bastin
    Professor of Economics (1989)
    Ph.D. Georgia State University
  • Brendan P. Finucane
    Professor and Chair of the Economics Department (1982)
    Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
  • David E. Kalist
    Associate Professor of Economics (2003)
    Ph.D. Wayne State University
  • Janet Koscianski
    Professor of Economics (1990)
    Ph.D. Southern Illinois University
  • Daniel Y. Lee
    Professor of Economics (1986)
    Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
  • Steven A. Mathis
    Professor of Economics (1979)
    Ph.D. Iowa State University
  • Robert C. Posatko
    Professor of Economics (1981)
    Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University
  • Freddy Siahaan
    Assistant Professor of Economics (2006)
    Ph.D. City University of New York


Economics Major: Concentrations

Course Offerings

Minor in Economics

Internships (Log on to Blackboard and see under "Econ Dept Info"


What Can I do with a Degree in Economics?

"Most lucrative degrees for 2007 grads" (CNN Money, February 8 2007)

"The Hot Major For Undergrads Is Economics" (The Wall Street Journal; July 5, 2005)


Thinking about a Graduate Degree in Economics? Check out this resource site!

Becoming an Economist : Advice from Current Economics PhD Students to Prospective Ones

Advice for Applying to Grad School in Economics


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