Printer FriendlyMASTER of ARTS in the Economic and Social Development of Regions
About the Program
Courses
Concentrations
Recommended Schedule
Financial Aid
The Master of Arts in Economic and Social Development of Regions is designed to serve students from a variety of backgrounds. It attracts recent under-graduates from liberal arts fields such as social sciences (Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science) and History, and also from practice-oriented fields such as management, education and engineering. For those already working in public or private sector fields related to economic and social development, it can enhance skills and provide opportunities for career advancement. It is specifically designed to speak to the interests of international students as well as domestic ones.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume professional roles in local, state, and national government agencies (in the United States and abroad); in research, consulting, and planning aspects of business; and in non-profit organizations working on economic or social development. Students who choose to do so will also be prepared to go on to doctoral programs in social sciences, history, public policy, planning and management.
For program requirements and course descriptions, go to the graduate catalog.
For the complete list of Spring 2008 course offerings, go to the Registrar's web page.
Concentrations
In the master’s program, courses can be selected to focus students in one of seven degree concentrations:
1) Regional and Community Development -- Provides tools for analyzing and planning economic development at the local, regional, and national level.
2) Business, Technology, and Policy -- Concentrates on the knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage how businesses interface with society, public policy, and technology.
3) Social and Historical Analysis -- Emphasizes analyzing and acting on the social aspects of development, including income distribution and workplace issues.
4) Gender and Development -- Focuses on gender inequalities and diverse gender roles, and how these interact with families, technologies, workplaces, and communities. Explores the role of public policy and social action.
5) Global Development -- Analyzes the globalization of economies, cultures, and ecosystems. Assesses responses to globalization on the part of businesses, governments and non-governmental organizations. Addresses both developing and industrialized countries.
6) Environmental Policy -- Examines how corporate decisions and government policies affect changes in ecosystems at the local, national and global levels. Examines strategies for building a sustainable economy and society.
7) Peace and Conflict Resolution -- Provides tools for analyzing and resolving conflicts, from the community level to the global level.
For students enrolled full-time, we recommend the following schedule:
Fall 1
57.511
57.513
Elective
Spring 1
57.503 or 57.598
57.506
Elective
Fall 2
Elective
Elective
Elective
Spring 2
57.503 or 57.598
Thesis or Project
Elective (if taking Project)
Most core courses are offered both semesters. Check with your advisor or the graduate coordinator to confirm when courses will be offered.
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