For information consult the department's director of honors. Open only to qualified seniors. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and ECON 3080 and ECON 3818 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
For information consult the department's director of honors. This course does not count toward major requirements. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and ECON 3080 and ECON 3818 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours, but only 3 credit hours count for economics major. Department enforced prereq., completion of at least 12 hours of ECON classes. Department consent required. Department enforced requisite, a minimum GPA of 3.00. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and ECON 3080 and ECON 3818 (all minimum grade C-).
Offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical concepts of economics with practical experience in economics-related institutions. The theoretical portion arises from seminars and readings, the practical from activities in organizations related to the economics field. A maximum of 3 credit hours counts toward major requirements. Department consent required. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and 3080 and 3818 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Economic (ECON) majors only.
Students read current periodicals, picking out topics in which economics plays a role in understanding events. Background reading is assigned on topics chosen. May not be taken more than once for credit. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ECON 3070 and ECON 3080 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Assists students starting their doctoral thesis by discussing methodology and evaluation of economic research. Presents and discusses student research proposals. Department enforced prereqs., any two ECON courses at the 8000 level. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Continuation of ECON 8209. Assists students starting their doctoral thesis by discussing relevant economic research. Presents and discusses research papers. Department enforced prereq., ECON 8209.
All doctoral students must register for not fewer than 30 hours of dissertation credit as part of the requirements for the degree. For a detailed discussion of doctoral dissertation credit, refer to the Graduate School section. Requisites: Economic (ECON) graduate students are restricted from taking this course.
