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Master of Arts, Pre Ph.D. Option

Prerequisites to Degree Program, Pre-Ph.D. Option: The requirements for this option are (1) intermediate economic theory, (2) 2 semesters of calculus, (3) basic statistics, and (4) linear algebra.

Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree, Pre-Ph.D. Option: This program is designed primarily for students who plan eventually to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Arkansas or elsewhere. Therefore, the program stresses the acquisition of knowledge of economic theory and the development of research skills. Candidates for this degree must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work, including the thesis requirement, and register for the graduate seminar each semester they are on campus.

Core Requirements: 18 hours
ECON 5563 History of Economic Thought
ECON 5613 Econometrics I
ECON 5623 Econometrics II
ECON 6233 Microeconomic Theory II
ECON 6243 Macroeconomic Theory II
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Seminars: Students are required to register for ECON 643V or 644V for one-hour credit each semester they are on campus.

Electives: 6 hours (Must be approved by the Economics Department Head.)

Thesis: 6 hours. The thesis requirement may be waived and substituted with 6 additional hours of course work; however, 3 of these hours must be an independent study project (ECON 636V) that involves the writing of a research paper.

Comprehensive Exam: A comprehensive exam is required.