The Department of
Economics has as its mission an increase in the number of American and
foreign students trained with an understanding of economic problems and
solutions confronting the United States and developing nations. Special
attention is devoted to problems of and solutions to the underprivileged
African-Americans and residents of Third-World nations, The Department
is Economics to strong undergraduate and graduate programs, and to
ensuring that students have a sufficiently broad background in
theoretical and analytical economics to be
competitive. The Economics Program leads to the B.A. and M.A. degrees in
Economics.
The
Master of Arts degree in Economics offers the opportunity to
engage in study of contemporary economic issues. The
curriculum also provides an innovative approach to the study
of orthodox theories.
Provisions are
made to develop knowledge and understanding of urban affairs and
economic development, not only from the traditional point of view, but
also from that of minority people and developing countries of the Third
World. Attuned to current problems of American and world economies, the
Program should be of interest to students who wish to pursue graduate
study in economics that is current, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Admissions
The Department follows the general
Admissions requirements of the University. However, applicants for the
Master of Arts degree in Economics are required to have an undergraduate
major in economics or a related field and have demonstrated ability to
participate in graduate study. Proficiency examinations are given in
intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics prior to Admissions if
these courses were taken five years prior to enrollment. Students who
earn a grade lower than a "B" in each are required to repeat these
courses.
Degree requirement
1.
An
approved sequence of courses that comprise at least
twenty-seven (27) hours.
2.
Eighteen (18) hours of core requirements (with a grade of
"B" or better).
3.
Nine
(9) or fifteen (15) hours of additional course work.
4.
A
thesis and an oral examination on it. Six (6) credit hours
are awarded upon completion of the thesis; or
5.
A
comprehensive examination after completing an additional six
(6) credit hours in lieu of the thesis and thesis
examination. Students are given two chances to pass
the comprehensive examination.
6.
A cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or above.
7.
Students who
earn less than a B average by the end of the first semester are placed
on probation during their second semester. If by the end of the second
semester students fail to have an average of "B" (3.0), they are
dismissed from the Program, However, they may petition the Department
for readmission.
8.
Students
enrolled in the Department for more than four years may be asked to take
a theory proficiency examination in economics (macro and micro) and
statistics. Depending on the performance, they may be asked to retake
one, two or all three courses (not on the exam).
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If you have any additional questions or concerns, please
contact (404) 880-8479 or mail
mecoAdmission@cau.edu
