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American University College of Arts and Sciences Economics (PhD)(MA)(Graduate Certificate) American University Roper Hall, 105 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8029 US   Phone: 1-202-885-3770   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MA Economics (tracks: General, Development Economics, Financial Economic Policy, Business Economics, Gender Analysis in Economics) Doctoral PhD Economics (tracks: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Heterodox, Gender Analysis in Economics) Certificate Graduate Certificate Applied Microeconomics, Graduate Certificate International Economic Relations, Graduate Certificate Gender Analysis in Economics On Campus   PHD: The Department of Economics offers a PhD degree with programs of study in either political economy or traditional economic theory. The PhD program emphasizes international and economic policy perspectives. The program offers diverse theoretical approaches including feminist, neo-classical, and post-Keynesian and provides solid training in empirical methods which prepares graduates for teaching in colleges and universities, research positions in government departments or consulting firms, and policymaking. MASTERS: The Department of Economics offers several distinctive master's programs, a faculty that combines high quality teaching and an interest in economic policy with serious scholarship, and the special rewards of studying economics in Washington, D.C. Master's course work is intended to provide students with thorough preparation for careers with employers needing well-trained economics professionals, including government agencies here and abroad, Congressional committees, think tanks, international, multilateral, and non-government­al organizations, consulting firms, and financial institutions. The department's faculty and the courses they teach address a broad range of interests. The department has an especially rich offering of courses dealing with international economic issues. Most of our faculty have carried out research or taught in other countries and bring that experience to the classroom. The department offers four different tracks within the master's program: General, Development Economics, Financial Economic Policy, and Business Economics. GRADUATE CERTIFICATES: The Department of Economics at American University offers certificate programs for those individuals seeking to supplement their education with a graduate level certificate. A graduate certificate program allows you to pursue your specific career needs with a schedule that complements your work day. Most classes are offered in the evening and on weekends.     Accreditation Information: American University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the CHEA.  # Of Credits Required: 0  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Please see American University's College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Admission’s website for admission requirements.  International Student Requirements Please see American University's College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Admission’s website for admission requirements.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Please see American University's College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Admission’s website for admission requirements.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 1178.00  Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1631  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2109  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1178  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $18864  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: United Methodist