Geography and Economic Development - Chicago State University

Geography and Economic Development from Chicago State University is a Campus Master Development degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Department of Geography, Sociology, Economics , and Anthropology offers a program leading to the Master of Arts in Geography and Economic Development . In consultation with the graduate advisor, students may design their program so that it focuses on either geography or economic development. The program therefore fosters inquiry into the way economic and environmental forces interact at the local, regional, national, and global levels. Students may prepare for a variety of career choices in geography and economic development , including business, government, teaching, community development, and advanced research. Admission Requirements Fulfillment of the general requirements for admission to the graduate program. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester credit hours of undergraduate geography and/or economics courses including one course in physical geography, one course in either GEOG 2899/280, ECON 4000/230 or equivalent, and ECON 1010/101 or 1020/102. Students must also satisfy prerequisite requirements for specific graduate courses. General Requirements Completion of 30 credit hours of graduate courses including a comprehensive examination to be taken prior to graduation. Either successful completion of referred seminar papers in two required courses, or a research thesis written under the direction of a departmental specialist in the thesis area. If the student elects to do the thesis option, six credit hours will be given for the thesis in lieu of six credit hours of seminar work. The student must register for six credit hours and may receive an incomplete grade until the completion of the thesis and its acceptance by the thesis committee. Specific Requirements Students must take five 5000-level courses (including GEOG/ECON 5320/448 and GEOG 5330/449), GEOG 4880/380, and twelve credit hours of electives to be selected with the advisor's approval. View more details on Chicago State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Development courses.