2026-2027 Catalog
Economics Department
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Department overview
The Cal State Channel Islands Department of Economics is quantitatively focused with an aim towards producing students with a strong applied econometric skillset. This skillset is built early with the foundational 6-unit sequence in econometrics by the end of which students are expected to have authored an original piece of econometric research. This experience then feeds naturally into an upper-division seminar course in which the student will be acquainted with current applied research. Finally, students cap-off their degree with an independent capstone research project that takes advantage of our small class sizes to provide students with direct mentorship from tenured economics faculty.
Students interested in graduating with a thorough understanding of applied econometrics who are not afraid to challenge themselves in a rigorous program that holds students to a high standard are encouraged to apply. Graduates have gone on to long, successful careers in economic consulting, finance, environmental economics, and many other intellectually engaging and exciting fields.
Student Opportunities
Thanks to a generous grant from the Institute for Global Economic Research (IGER) Foundation, students are also able to earn units working with faculty to conduct research of benefit various NGOs and non-profit institutions. Research assistant positions are readily available to motivated students seeking to further build their applied skills as they conduct real, hands-on, publishable research.
Faculty
Miguel Delgado Helleseter, Ph.D. is an applied labor economist with interests in how language skills affect employment opportunities and earnings. Miguel likes working with large data sets and enjoys both learning and teaching coding and the technical aspects of working with data.
MVS Hall, Room 2168
(805)4373779
miguel.delgadohelleseter@csuci.edu
Jared P. Barton, Ph.D. is an experimental economist who examines why and how people vote the way they do, and how the information they encounter shapes their views on politics and public policy.
MVS Hall, Room 2167
(805) 437-1640
jared.barton@csuci.edu
Bryan Tomlin, Ph.D. is an applied labor economist whose published work covers a multitude of topics, including studies of market discrimination against various groups including racial minorities, single mothers, Jewish and Israeli Americans, the LGBTQ community, and the physically handicapped.
MVS Hall, Room 1168
(805) 437-3723
bryan.tomlin@csuci.edu
Contact Information
http://econ.csuci.edu
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