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The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Student Services section of this Web site.
Coursework Requirements
The department does not normally admit students for a terminal MA degree. Doctoral students who complete the ECON 410, ECON 411, and ECON 480* sequences with a B average and achieve an "MA Pass" on the written qualifying examinations are eligible to receive the MA degree. The following requirements apply to students who are enrolled in other doctoral programs and to doctoral students not completing the first-year sequence.
Coursework Requirements
| Courses |
Units
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| Core Courses |
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| ECON 410-1 Microeconomics |
1 |
| ECON 411-1 Macroeconomics |
1 |
| ECON 480-1 Introduction to Econometrics* |
1 |
| Economic History or Development: One of those listed below |
1 |
| ECON 315 Topics in Economic History |
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| ECON 321 African-American Economic History |
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| ECON 322 Evolution of the Global Economy |
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| ECON 323-1 or -2 Economic History of the United States |
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| ECON 324 Western Economic History |
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| ECON 325 Economic Growth and Development |
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| ECON 326 The Economics of Developing Countries |
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| ECON 420-1 Advanced Topics in American Economic History |
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| ECON 420-2 Advanced Topics in European Economic History |
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| Electives |
5 |
| Economics (300- or 400-level) or approved related courses |
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| Total required units: variable, depending on whether student enters with master's degree |
9
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* ECON 480 is not required of students in the bachelor’s/master’s dual degree program. Students should consult with the Economics program for a suitable substitution.
Other MA Degree Requirements
- Examinations: final oral examination
- Research/Projects: none specified
- Master's Thesis: none specified
- Other: paper in one course carrying graduate credit
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