Objective
The Master of Arts degree program in Economics is designed to enable students to develop competency in the areas of economic analysis and research and prepare them for a wide variety of positions as economists and other related occupations in the public and private sectors including education, and to provide the academic and research training necessary for study beyond the master's level.

Admission to Program
For unconditional admission, applicants must have eamed a minimum undergraduate academic average of 3.0 in their major area of study and not less than a 3.0 average overall. The applicant should have undergraduate training in economics. In addition the applicant must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

For conditional admission, applicants must have eamed a minimum undergraduate academic average of 2.5 in their major area of study and not less than a 2.5 average overall.

General Requirements for Degree
Following their admission to the program, all students will prepare a program of study with the graduate program coordinator and submit a copy to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Changes will be made only with departmental and Graduate School approval.

All candidates for the degree must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours and pass a written departmental comprehensive examination. In addition, students must submit an approved thesis and pass an oral examination.

Program of Study
1. Core Program(Required of all students)

# May be waived for students demonstrating competency in field.

2. Electives(Minimum of 12 credit hours required)

3. Appropriate electives may be taken in other disciplines with departmental approval.