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Applicant Qualifications, Admissions Criteria, and Acceptance Rates

What are the characteristics of successful applicants? Each program has its own set of requirements and standards; some are publicly stated, some are not. For instance, this department’s graduate program in experimental psychology provides a list of eligibility requirements , plus provides a FAQ with the average GPA and GRE scores of successful applicants . On this page we provide a general idea of what graduate programs may be seeking, plus admissions statistics by area of specialization in psychology.

Note: for the most definitive information on the characteristics of successful applicants, we recommend that you directly check with program websites, the programs themselves, and individuals at those programs (such as graduate coordinators, graduate program officers, graduate students, or faculty).

Graduate Programs Are Highly Competitive

Most mid- to top-tier graduate programs, and particularly those programs that provide funding to their graduate students, are highly selective. For example, this department’s graduate program typically receives around 300-400 applicants annually, of which admission offers are commonly extended to around 20 (around half accept, depending on the year). Successful applicants not only meet the eligibility requirements; they exceed those requirements in key ways. These may include research experience, academic achievements, and more.

Consequently, it is helpful for students to carefully research the characteristics of successful applicants, to work toward achieving similar qualifications at the baccalaureate or post baccalaureate level, and to clearly emphasize their strengths in their applications.

It is important to emphasize that graduate admissions criteria substantially differ from those used at undergraduate and other levels. It is not necessarily the case that applicants with the highest GPA and highest test scores have the greatest chance of being accepted. Instead, more idiosyncratic factors such as “program fit” and compatible research interests may play a greater role. Thus, students who are accustomed to judging their progress solely on grades need to adjust their thinking; this is a different playing field and the rules are different .

Basic Qualifications of Successful Applicants

To score an interview – in other words, to be seriously considered – applicants are typically expected to have a record which includes the following characteristics: 1,2

Prerequisite undergraduate coursework completed

The courses that you are expected to have taken vary according to the graduate program you are applying to. Some may have very specific requirements, others do not. Some may prefer that the applicant have a well-rounded record including a diversity of rigorous courses both within and outside of psychology.

The mean of successful applicants to PhD programs in psychology, on the 4.0 scale, is 3.6 overall and 3.7 in psychology courses; for Master’s programs it is 3.4 overall and 3.5 in psychology courses. 1 The GPA should be, at minimum , typically 3.0 or higher.

Good GRE scores

Minimum requirements (also known as “cutoffs”) vary depending on program . Some programs, such as the one in this department, have dropped minimum scores. However, GRE scores can be used to choose between two closely matched applicants. The mean GRE scores of first-year graduate students in psychology, using the scale begun in late 2011, is 158 verbal and 149 quantitative for psychology PhD programs; it is 153 verbal and 146 quantitative for Master’s programs. For the GRE Psychology subject test, the mean is 633 for PhD programs and 577 for Master’s programs. 1 Please note that some programs, such as the one in this department, do not require the subject test.

Research experience

Research experience is a must. This can take a variety of different forms, but publications and presentations are typically the most valued evidence of research experience. For further information about gaining research experience as an undergraduate, please visit our research opportunities page.

Practical or clinical experience

This may be important for those applying to programs with a clinical or public service component. For example, the number of hours you have volunteered at an outpatient clinic could be valuable for a clinical psychology graduate application. However, it should be noted that guides to clinical psychology programs typically emphasize research experience as even more important.

Extracurricular activities

Optional and varies; should be relevant to the graduate program. May include membership in psychological organizations, any leadership activities you have participated in, science communication, or charitable works .

How Applicant Qualifications Are Weighted

Each of the aforementioned qualifications, plus other components of the application materials, can make or break an applicant’s chances of being invited for an interview and ultimately receiving an offer of admission. There typically are at least two stages of review. The first involves choosing applicants that will be invited to interview. At that stage, selection criteria may include (please note that each program may weigh each aspect differently): 1,2

GPA and GRE scores – many programs only interview those that are above a certain threshold.
Letters of recommendation – many programs solicit three letters of recommendation. Although letters are subjective, in many programs these are given as much weight as GPA and GRE scores.
Research experience – there needs to be evidence that the applicant has the potential to succeed in the primary occupation of graduate school, which is conducting research.
Statement of purpose – this is taken as evidence of the applicant’s writing ability, their own stated research interests, their thoughts about program fit, and more.
Coursework completed – transcripts are examined to determine whether the applicant has taken the necessary courses to qualify for the program, that they have the relevant background knowledge, and that they can handle academically rigorous coursework.

After the interviews, the final selection criteria often includes the following (in order of importance). 1,2 It should be noted that the applicant’s interview performance, statement of purpose, and recommendation letters can heavily inform these criteria and ultimately final selection decisions.

Publications or paper presentations – resulting from the applicant’s existing research activities
Applicant’s skills and interests match the program – as indicated in the application essays and as revealed in interviews
Match with faculty member that is interested in working with the applicant – particularly as evidenced by the faculty member’s interview with the applicant and shared research interests; moreover, the faculty member has to be accepting students that year
Statement of purpose – how clear and focused was the applicant able to write the essay; writing skills as evident in the essay
Prior research experience – more generally, how much prior research experience the applicant had, and what that experience was, etc.

Other criteria may also be considered depending on the program. Finally, it should be noted that among the least important criteria for selection typically include: multilingual fluency, contribution to geographic diversity, and whether the applicant is related to another student that was or is in the program .

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance rates at graduate programs in psychology range between 32-78% for Master’s programs and 12-48% for PhD programs (non-clinical); for clinical programs generally, acceptance rates vary from 7-50%. 1 Data on the mean acceptance rates in different areas of psychology, compiled by the APA in 2010, are as follows: 1

Workshops and Downloadable Resources

For in-person discussion of the process of applying to graduate programs in psychology, neuroscience, and related fields, please consider attending this department’s “Paths to PhDs” workshop and other related events (for dates and times, please check the undergraduate workshops calendar).
Tips for Applying to Graduate Programs in Psychology (a brief summary) [ PDF ]

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1 Norcross, J. C., & Hogan, T. P. (2016). Preparing and applying for graduate school in psychology: 12 modules. American Psychological Association [video workshop].

2 american psychological association (2007). getting in: a step-by-step plan for gaining admission to graduate school in psychology . , 3 american psychological association (2010). graduate applications, acceptances, enrollments, and degrees awarded in master’s- and doctoral-level students in the u.s. and canadian graduate departments of psychology: 2008-2009., prepared by s. c. pan for ucsd psychology, graphic adapted with permission under the expat license..

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Lower Division

ECON 1. Principles of Microeconomics (4)

Introduction to the study of the economic system. Course will introduce the standard economic models used to examine how individuals and firms make decisions in perfectly competitive markets, and how these decisions affect supply and demand in output markets.

ECON 2. Market Imperfections and Policy (4)

Analysis of monopoly and imperfectly competitive markets, market imperfections and the role of government. Prerequisites: ECON 1.

ECON 3. Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

Introductory macroeconomics: unemployment, inflation, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: ECON 1.

ECON 4. Financial Accounting (4)

(Cross-listed with MGT 4.) Recording, organizing, and communicating financial information relating to business entities. Credit not allowed for both ECON 4 and MGT 4.

ECON 5. Data Analytics for the Social Sciences (4)

(Cross-listed with POLI 5D.) Introduction to probability and analysis for understanding data in the social world. Students engage in hands-on learning with applied social science problems. Basics of probability, visual display of data, data collection and management, hypothesis testing, and computation. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ECON 5, POLI 5, or POLI 5D.

ECON 87. First-year Student Seminar (1)

The First-year Student Seminar Program is designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. First-year student seminars are offered in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges, and topics vary from quarter to quarter. Enrollment is limited to fifteen to twenty students, with preference given to entering first-year students. May be repeated when course topics vary. (P/NP grades only.)

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ECON 100A. Microeconomics A (4)

Economic analysis of household determination of the demand for goods and services, consumption/saving decisions, and the supply of labor. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and MATH 10C or 20C or 31BH.

ECON 100B. Microeconomics B (4)

Analysis of firms’ production and costs, the supply of output and demand factors of production. Analysis of perfectly competitive markets. Prerequisites: ECON 100A.

ECON 100C. Microeconomics C (4)

Analysis of the effects of imperfect market structure, strategy, and imperfect information. Prerequisites: ECON 100B.

ECON 100AH. Honors Microeconomics A (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 100A. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 100A or after successful completion of ECON 100A with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 100BH. Honors Microeconomics B (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 100B. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 100B or after successful completion of ECON 100B with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 100CH. Honors Microeconomics C (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 100C. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 100C or after successful completion of ECON 100C with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 101. International Trade (4)

Examines theories of international trade in goods and services and relates the insights to empirical evidence. Explains international trade at the level of industries and firms and analyzes the consequences of trade for resource allocation, welfare, and the income distribution. Discusses sources of comparative advantage, motives for trade policies, and the effects of trade barriers and trading blocs on welfare and incomes. Prerequisites: ECON 100B or 102.

ECON 102. Globalization (4)

Presents theories of global economic integration, grounded in the principle of comparative advantage. Investigates patterns of trade when trade is balanced and capital flows when trade is not balanced. Assesses the consequences of global economic integration and economic policies for industry location, incomes, welfare and economic growth, and studies goods, services and sovereign debt markets. Prerequisites: ECON 1 or 100B and 2 or 3 or MATH 20C.

ECON 102T. Advanced Topic in Globalization (2)

This course presents a selection of empirical applications and advanced topics that build on the material covered in ECON 102, Globalization. Students have the opportunity to analyze global trade and capital market data and to prepare a presentation and brief paper on a specific topic. Prerequisites: department approval required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 102 or after completion of ECON 102.

ECON 103. International Monetary Relations (4)

Analyzes exchange rates and the current account. Relates their joint determination to financial markets and the real-side macroeconomy using international macroeconomic models and presents empirical regularities. Discusses macroeconomic policies under different exchange rate regimes and implications for financial stability and current account sustainability. Prerequisites: ECON 102 or 110B or 173A.

ECON 105. Industrial Organization and Firm Strategy (4)

Theory of monopoly and oligopoly pricing, price discrimination, durable goods pricing, cartel behavior, price wars, strategic entry barriers, mergers, pro- and anticompetitive restraints on business. Prerequisites: ECON 100C.

ECON 106. International Economic Agreements (4)

Examines reasons for international economic agreements, their design, the strategic interactions that determine how the agreements are implemented and sustained, and consequences for global welfare and inequality. Draws on international economics, game theory, law and economics, and political economy to understand international economic agreements. These tools are used to understand multilateral trade and investment agreements, such as NAFTA, and international organizations, such as the WTO. Prerequisites: ECON 100B and 102.

ECON 107. Economic Regulation and Antitrust Policy (4)

Detailed treatment of antitrust policy: Sherman Act, price fixing, collusive practices, predatory pricing, price discrimination, double marginalization, exclusive territories, resale price maintenance, refusal to deal, and foreclosure. Theory of regulation and regulatory experience in electrical utilities, oil, telecommunications, broadcasting, etc. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100B; and MATH 10C or 20C or 31BH.

ECON 109. Game Theory (4)

Introduction to game theory. Analysis of people’s decisions when the consequences of the decisions depend on what other people do. This course features applications in economics, political science, and law. Prerequisites: ECON 100C or MATH 31CH or MATH 109 or (CSE 20 and MATH 20 C).

ECON 109T. Advanced Topics in Game Theory (2)

This course presents a selection of applications and advanced topics that build on the material covered in the ECON 109. Game Theory course. Prerequisites: department approval required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 109 or after completion of ECON 109.

ECON 110A. Macroeconomics A (4)

Analysis of the determination of long run growth and models of the determination of output, interest rates, and the price level. Analysis of inflation, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and ECON 3 and MATH 10C or 20C or 31BH.

ECON 110B. Macroeconomics B (4)

Analysis of the determination of consumption spending at the aggregate level; extension of the basic macro model to include exchange rates and international trade; the aggregate money supply, and the business cycle. Prerequisites: ECON 110A.

ECON 110AH. Honors Macroeconomics A (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 110A. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 110A or after successful completion of ECON 110A with A–or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 110BH. Honors Macroeconomics B (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 110B. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 110B or after successful completion of ECON 110B with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 111. Monetary Economics (4)

Financial structure of the US economy. Bank behavior. Monetary control. Prerequisites: ECON 110B.

ECON 112. Macroeconomic Data Analysis (4)

Examines time series methods for data analysis with an emphasis on macroeconomic applications. Students are provided with an overview of fundamental time series techniques, hands-on experience in applying them to real-world macroeconomic data, and expertise in performing empirical tests of policy-relevant macroeconomic theories, such as the permanent income hypothesis, the Keynesian fiscal multiplier, and the Phillips curve. Prerequisites: ECON 110B and ECON 120B or MATH 181B. Enrollment limited to majors in the Department of Economics and MA33 only.

ECON 113. Mathematical Economics (4)

Mathematical concepts and techniques used in advanced economic analysis; applications to selected aspects of economic theory. Prerequisites: ECON 100C or MATH 140A or MATH 142A and MATH 18 or MATH 31AH.

ECON 116. Economic Development (4)

Introduction to the economics of less developed countries, covering their international trade, human resources, urbanization, agriculture, income distribution, political economy, and environment. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100B.

ECON 117. Economic Growth (4)

Basic economic dynamics, consumption versus growth with fixed or growing populations, the Harrod-Domar growth model, the neoclassical growth model, optimal growth, the Golden Rule, money and economic growth, technological progress and economic growth, human capital and endogenous economic growth, and alternative theories of growth and distribution. Prerequisites: ECON 100A.

ECON 118. Law and Economics: Torts, Property, and Crime (4)

Uses economic theory to evaluate the economic effects of US law in several legal fields, including tort law (accidents), products liability law, property law, criminal law (law enforcement), and litigation. Also considers risk bearing and why people buy insurance. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A; and MATH 10A or 20A.

ECON 119. Law and Economics: Contracts and Corporations (4)

This course asks how firms are organized and why the corporate form dominates, how corporations are governed and the distortions that result, when firms borrow and how they deal with financial distress and bankruptcy. The course will present basic legal doctrines in corporate law, contract law, debtor-creditor law, and bankruptcy, and use economic models to analyze whether and when these doctrines promote economically efficient behavior. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A and MATH 10A or 20A.

ECON 120A. Econometrics A (4)

Probability and statistics used in economics. Probability and sampling theory, statistical inference, and use of spreadsheets. Credit not allowed for ECON 120A after ECE 109, MAE 108, MATH 180A, MATH 183, or MATH 186. Prerequisites: ECON 1; and MATH 10C or 20C or 31BH.

ECON 120B. Econometrics B (4)

Basic econometric methods, including the linear regression, hypothesis testing, quantifying uncertainty using confidence intervals, and distinguishing correlation from causality. Credit not allowed for both ECON 120B after MATH 181B. Prerequisites: ECON 120A or ECE 109 or MAE 108 or MATH 180A or MATH 183 or MATH 186.

ECON 120C. Econometrics C (4)

Advanced econometric methods: estimation of linear regression models with endogeneity, economic methods designed for panel data sets, estimation of discrete choice models, time series analysis, and estimation in the presence of autocorrelated and heteroskedastic errors. Prerequisites: ECON 120B or MATH 181B.

ECON 120AH. Honors Econometrics A (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 120A. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 120A or after successful completion of ECON 120A with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 120BH. Honors Econometrics B (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 120B. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 120B or after successful completion of ECON 120B with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 120CH. Honors Econometrics C (1)

Honors sequence expanding on the material taught in ECON 120C. Major GPA of 3.5 or better required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 120C or after successful completion of ECON 120C with A– or better or consent of instructor. Priority enrollment given to majors in the department. Prerequisites: department approval required.

ECON 121. Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis (4)

Theoretically develops extensions to the standard econometric toolbox, studies their application in scientific research, and applies them to data. Emphasis is on using techniques, and on understanding and critically assessing others’ use of them. Requires practical work on the computer using a range of data from around the world. Topics include advanced regression analysis, limited dependent variables, nonparametric methods, and new methods for causal inference. Prerequisites: ECON 120C.

ECON 122. Econometric Theory (4)

Detailed study of the small sample and asymptotic properties of estimators commonly used in applied econometric work: multiple linear regression, instrumental variables, generalized method of moments, and maximum likelihood. Econometric computation using MATLAB. Recommended preparation: ECON 120C. Prerequisites: ECON 120B or MATH 181B and MATH 18 or MATH 31AH.

ECON 125. Demographic Analysis and Forecasting (4)

Interaction between economic forces and demographic changes are considered, as are demographic composition and analysis; fertility, mortality, and migration processes and trends. Course emphasizes the creation, evaluation, and interpretation of forecasts for states, regions, and subcounty areas. ECON 178 is recommended. Prerequisites: ECON 120B or MATH 181B.

ECON 129. Cities, Inequality, Innovation (4)

Explores the dual role of cities as places of innovation and job creation but also places of great economic inequality and segregation over the last century. Studies the experience of American cities, identifying fundamental forces that made them prosper or decline. Connect cities to observed aggregate trends in innovation, job creation, and economic inequality. Practices use of GIS software to organize and analyze spatial data. Prerequisites: ECON 110A and (ECON 120A or ECE 109 or MAE 108 or MATH 180A or MATH 183 or MATH 186).

ECON 130. Public Policy (4)

Course uses basic microeconomic tools to discuss a wide variety of public issues, including the war on drugs, global warming, natural resources, health care and safety regulation. Appropriate for majors who have not completed ECON 100A-B-C and students from other departments. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A.

ECON 131. Economics of the Environment (4)

Environmental issues from an economic perspective. Relation of the environment to economic growth. Management of natural resources, such as forest and fresh water. Policies on air, water, and toxic waste pollution. International issues such as ozone depletion and sustainable development. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A.

ECON 132. Energy Economics (4)

Energy from an economic perspective. Fuel cycles for coal, hydro, nuclear, oil, and solar energy. Emphasis on efficiency and control of pollution. Comparison of energy use across sectors and across countries. Global warming. Role of energy in the international economy. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and (ECON 2 or 3 or 100A or 131 or ESYS 103 or MAE 124) and MATH 10C or 20C or 31BH.

ECON 134. The US Social Safety Net (4)

Examines major issues relating to the US social safety net, including Social Security, low-income assistance, unemployment and disability insurance, distributional and efficiency effects of the tax system, and the relation of these issues to the overall US government budget. Prerequisites: ECON 100A. Enrollment limited to majors in the Department of Economics and MA33 only.

ECON 135. Urban Economics (4)

(Cross-listed with USP 102.) Economic analysis of why cities develop, patterns of land use in cities, why cities suburbanize, and the pattern of urban commuting. The course also examines problems of urban congestion, air pollution, zoning, poverty, crime, and discusses public policies to deal with them. Credit not allowed for both ECON 135 and USP 102. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A; and MATH 10A or 20A.

ECON 136. Human Resources (4)

A practical yet theory-based study of the firm’s role in managing workers, including issues related to hiring, education and training, promotions, layoffs and buyouts, and the overarching role that worker compensation plays in all of these. Prerequisites: ECON 100B.

ECON 137. Corruption (4)

This course examines corruption in developing countries today, with the aims of understanding why it occurs, what the consequences are, and what can or should be done about it. In the process, we will endeavor to build practical problem-solving and communication skills. As such, the course is designed for future leaders in business, nonprofit, and public service settings who seek to develop their ability to map high-quality research into pragmatic enterprise decision making. Prerequisites: ECON 100C and 120C. Enrollment limited to majors in the Department of Economics and MA33 only; department approval required.

ECON 138. Economics of Discrimination (4)

This course will investigate differences in economic outcomes on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We will study economic theories of discrimination, empirical work testing those theories, and policies aimed at alleviating group-level differences in economic outcomes. Prerequisites: ECON 1.

ECON 139. Labor Economics (4)

Theoretical and empirical analysis of labor markets. Topics include labor supply, labor demand, human capital investment, wage inequality, labor mobility, immigration, labor market discrimination, labor unions and unemployment. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100B.

ECON 140. Economics of Health Producers (4)

Provides an overview of the physician, hospital, and pharmaceutical segments of the health sector. Uses models of physician behavior, for-profit and nonprofit institutions to understand the trade-offs facing health-sector regulators and the administrators of public and private insurance arrangements. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100B.

ECON 141. Economics of Health Consumers (4)

Demand for health care and health insurance, employer provision of health insurance and impact on wages and job changes. Cross-country comparisons of health systems. Prerequisites: ECON 100C.

ECON 142. Behavioral Economics (4)

Course will study economic models in which standard economic rationality assumptions are combined with psychologically plausible assumptions on behavior. We consider whether the new models improve ability to predict and understand phenomena including altruism, trust and reciprocity, procrastination, and self-control. Prerequisites: ECON 109.

ECON 143. Experimental Economics (4)

Explore use of experiments to study individual and interactive (strategic) decision making. Topics may include choice over risky alternatives, altruism and reciprocity, allocation and information aggregation in competitive markets, cooperation and collusion, bidding in auctions, strategy in coordination and “outguessing” games. Prerequisites: ECON 100C. Enrollment limited to majors in the Department of Economics and MA33 only.

ECON 144. Economics of Conservation (4)

Examines conservation of biodiversity from an economic perspective. Topics include valuing biodiversity, defining successful conservation, and evaluating the cost effectiveness of policies such as conservation payments, ecotourism, and privatization. Emphasis on forests, coral reefs, elephants, tigers, and sea turtles. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A.

ECON 145. Economics of Ocean Resources (4)

Economic issues associated with oceans. Economics of managing renewable resources in the oceans, with an emphasis on fisheries, economics of conservation and biodiversity preservation for living marine resources, with an emphasis on whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and coral reefs. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A.

ECON 146. Economic Stabilization (4)

Theory of business cycles and techniques used by governments to stabilize an economy. Discussion of recent economic experience. Prerequisites: ECON 110B.

ECON 147. Economics of Education (4)

Examination of issues in education using theoretical and empirical approaches from economics. Analysis of decisions to invest in education. Consideration of various market structures in education, including school choice and school finance programs. Prerequisites: ECON 2 or 100A; and ECON 120B or MATH 181B.

ECON 150. Public Economics: Taxation (4)

Overview of the existing national tax structure in the United States, its effects on individual and firm decisions, and the resulting efficiency costs and distributional consequences. The course concludes with an examination of several commonly-proposed tax reforms. Prerequisites: ECON 100C.

ECON 151. Public Economics: Expenditures I (4)

Overview of the public sector in the United States and the scope of government intervention in economic life. Theory of public goods and externalities. Discussion of specific expenditure programs such as education and national defense. Prerequisites: ECON 100C.

ECON 152. Public Economics: Expenditures II (4)

Overview of the public sector in the United States and the justifications for government intervention in economic life. Theory of income redistribution and social insurance. Applications to current policy in such areas as health insurance, welfare, unemployment insurance, and Social Security. Prerequisites: ECON 100C.

ECON 158. Economic History of the United States I (4)

(Cross-listed with HIUS 140.) The United States as a raw materials producer, as an agrarian society, and as an industrial nation. Emphasis on the logic of the growth process, the social and political tensions accompanying expansion, and nineteenth- and early twentieth-century transformations of American capitalism. Credit not allowed for both ECON 158 and HIUS 140. Prerequisites: upper-division standing.

ECON 159. Economic History of the United States II (4)

(Cross-listed with HIUS 141.) The United States as a modern industrial nation. Emphasis on the logic of the growth process, the social and political tensions accompanying expansion, and twentieth-century transformations of American capitalism. Credit not allowed for both ECON 159 and HIUS 141. Prerequisites: upper-division standing.

ECON 162. Economics of Mexico (4)

Survey of the Mexican economy. Topics such as economic growth, business cycles, saving-investment balance, financial markets, fiscal and monetary policy, labor markets, industrial structure, international trade, and agricultural policy. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and 3.

ECON 164. The Indian Economy (4)

Survey of the Indian economy. Historical overview and perspective; political economy; democracy and development; economic growth; land, labor, and credit markets; poverty and inequality; health, education, and human development; technology and development; institutions and state capacity; contemporary policy issues and debates. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and 3.

ECON 164T. Advanced Topics in the Indian Economy (2)

ECON 164T will cover topics in more depth than in ECON 164 with more extensive readings and discussion. The class will meet in a seminar format where students will be expected to actively participate in discussions based on the readings and write a short paper at the end of the quarter. Prerequisites: department approval required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 164 or after completion of ECON 164.

ECON 165. Middle East Economics (4)

Socioeconomic development in the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey. Historical perspective; international trade and fuel resources; education, health, and gender gaps; unemployment and migration; population and environment; Islam and democracy. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and 3.

ECON 165T. Advanced Topics in Middle East Economics (2)

This course will cover certain country experiences and certain topics in more depth than in ECON 165. Students will also have the opportunity to choose countries and topics of particular interest to them for further reading and as subjects for a presentation and brief paper. Prerequisites: department approval required. May be taken concurrently with ECON 165 or after completion of ECON 165.

ECON 167. Economics of China (4)

Survey of the Chinese economy. Topics such as economic growth, China’s transition to a market economy, international trade, financial markets, labor markets, and industrial structure. Prerequisites : ECON 1 and 3.

ECON 168. Economics of Modern Israel (4)

This course explores economic processes that shape the Israeli economy. Topics include biblical economics, economics of religion, economic growth, income inequality and consumer protests, employment, globalization, inflation, the high-tech sector, terrorism, and education. Prerequisites : ECON 1 and 3.

ECON 169. Economics of Korea (4)

This course covers long-run economic development and current economic issues of South Korea. Topics include examination of major policy changes (e.g., shifts toward export promotion, heavy and chemical industries promotion); Korea’s industrial structure, including the role of large enterprises (chaebol); role of government; and links between Korea and other countries. Prerequisites : ECON 3 and 100A.

ECON 171. Decisions Under Uncertainty (4)

Decision making when the consequences are uncertain. Decision trees, payoff tables, decision criteria, expected utility theory, risk aversion, sample information. Prerequisites: ECON 100A and ECON 120A or ECE 109 or MATH 180A or MATH 183 or MATH 186.

ECON 172A. Operations Research A (4)

Linear and integer programming, elements of zero-sum, two-person game theory, and specific combinatorial algorithms. Credit not allowed for both ECON 172A and MATH 171A. Prerequisites: ECON 100A; and ECON 120A or ECE 109 or MATH 180A or MATH 183 or MATH 186; and MATH 18 or 31AH.

ECON 172B. Operations Research B (4)

Nonlinear programming, deterministic and stochastic dynamic programming, queuing theory, search models, and inventory models. Credit not allowed for both ECON 172B and MATH 171B. Prerequisites: ECON 172A or MATH 171A.

ECON 173A. Financial Markets (4)

Financial market functions, institutions and instruments: stocks, bonds, cash instruments, derivatives (options), etc. Discussion of no-arbitrage arguments, as well as investors’ portfolio decisions and the basic risk-return trade-off established in market equilibrium. Prerequisites: ECON 100A and ECON 120B or MATH 181B; and MATH 18 or 31AH.

ECON 173B. Corporate Finance (4)

Introduces the firm’s capital budgeting decision, including methods for evaluation and ranking of investment projects, the firm’s choice of capital structure, dividend policy decisions, corporate taxes, mergers and acquisitions. Prerequisites: ECON 4 or MGT 4; and ECON 173A.

ECON 174. Financial Risk Management (4)

Risk measures, hedging techniques, value of risk to firms, estimation of optimal hedge ratio, risk management with options and futures. ECON 171 is recommended. Prerequisites: ECON 173A.

ECON 176. Marketing (4)

Role of marketing in the economy. Topics such as buyer behavior, marketing mix, promotion, product selection, pricing, and distribution. Concurrent enrollment in ECON 120C is permitted. Prerequisites: ECON 120C.

ECON 178. Economic and Business Forecasting (4)

Survey of theoretical and practical aspects of statistical and economic forecasting. Such topics as long-run and short-run horizons, leading indicator analysis, econometric models, technological and population forecasts, forecast evaluation, and the use of forecasts for public policy. Prerequisites: ECON 120C. Enrollment limited to majors in the Department of Economics and MA33 only.

ECON 181. Topics in Economics (4)

Selected topics in economics. May be taken for credit up to three times. Prerequisites: ECON 1 and ECON 3.

ECON 182. Topics in Microeconomics (4)

Selected topics in microeconomics. Prerequisites: ECON 100C.

ECON 183. Topics in Macroeconomics (4)

May be taken for credit up to three times. Prerequisites: ECON 110B.

ECON 191A. Senior Essay Seminar A (4)

Senior essay seminar for students with superior records in department majors. Students must complete ECON 191A and ECON 191B in consecutive quarters. Prerequisites: department stamp required.

ECON 191B. Senior Essay Seminar B (4)

ECON 195. Introduction to Teaching Economics (4)

Introduction to teaching economics. Each student will be responsible for a class section in one of the lower-division economics courses. Limited to advanced economics majors with at least a 3.5 GPA in upper-division economics work. (P/NP grades only.) Students may not earn more than eight units credit in 195 courses. Prerequisites: consent of the department.

ECON 198. Directed Group Study (2 or 4)

Directed study on a topic or in a group field not included in regular department curriculum by special arrangement with a faculty member. Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated up to three times when course topics vary. (P/NP grades only.)

ECON 199. Independent Study (2 or 4)

Independent reading or research under the direction of and by special arrangement with a Department of Economics faculty member. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department approval.

ECON 200A. Microeconomics A (4)

Modern consumer and producer theory. Preferences, utility maximization, demand, choice under uncertainty, intertemporal choice. Production, cost, profit maximization and supply. Comparative statics, duality. Prerequisites: none. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 200B. Microeconomics B (4)

Arrow-Debreu model of general economic equilibrium and welfare economics. Axiomatic theory of the firm and household. Existence of general economic equilibrium. First and Second Fundamental Theorems of Welfare Economics. Futures and contingent commodity markets. Core and core convergence. Prerequisites: ECON 200A. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 200C. Microeconomics C (4)

Information economics: static and dynamic games of incomplete information, signaling, screening, and lemons. Institutional analysis: social choice, mechanism design, cooperative bargaining, contracts, strategic theory of the firm. Prerequisites: ECON 200B. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 201. Advanced Economic Theory (4)

An intensive examination of selected topics in economic theory. Course topic nonrepetitive in a three-year cycle. Prerequisites: ECON 207 and 213.

ECON 202A-B-C. Workshop in Economic Theory (0–4/0–4/0–4)

An examination of recent research in economic theory, including topics in general equilibrium, welfare economics, duality, and social choice; development of related research topics by both graduate students and faculty. Course may be repeated an unlimited number of times. (S/U grades only.) Prerequisites: ECON 207 or consent of instructor.

ECON 204. Contract Theory (4)

This course reviews the theoretical foundations for the analysis of contractual interaction, and it covers a selection of game-theoretic models and applications. The course is intended to provide a foundation for theoretical research on contracts as well as applied research on topics in behavioral/experimental, development, environmental, international, and labor economics, law and economics, and macroeconomics. Prerequisites: ECON 200A-B-C.

ECON 205. Mathematics for Economists (4)

Advanced calculus review for new graduate students. Prerequisites: none. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 206. Decisions (4)

Further topics in consumer and producer theory, intertemporal optimization, and decision making under uncertainty. (Previously numbered ECON 200D.) Prerequisites: ECON 200A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 208. Games and Information (4)

Further topics in game theory and the economics of information. Prerequisites: ECON 200A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 210A. Macroeconomics A (4)

Dynamic optimization: Lagrangian methods and recursive methods. The neoclassical growth model: social planner, competitive equilibrium, first and second welfare theorems, steady state analysis, dynamic analysis, shocks, heterogeneity and aggregation, applications. Prerequisites: none. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75); or consent of instructor.

ECON 210B. Macroeconomics B (4)

Models of the household’s intertemporal consumption/saving decision, and implications for risk aversion, basic portfolio allocation, and asset pricing. Models with heterogeneous agents—overlapping generations, incomplete markets, precautionary saving. Implications of labor market frictions for equilibrium employment. Prerequisites: ECON 210A. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75); or consent of instructor.

ECON 210C. Macroeconomics C (4)

Basic facts and time series for macroeconomics. Modern theories of short-run fluctuations: sources of business cycle and the evolution of income, employment, interest rate, and prices. Monetary and fiscal policy theories in the presence of real and nominal rigidities. Prerequisites: ECON 210B. Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75); or consent of instructor.

ECON 210D. Monetary Economics and Business Cycles (4)

Study of the determinants of economic fluctuations, inflation, and interest rates with particular focus on the effects of monetary policy. Overview of key methods and findings of empirical research in macroeconomics. Recommended preparation: ECON 220D. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 210A-B-C.

ECON 211. Advanced Macroeconomics (4-4-4)

Covers various topics in macroeconomics at the frontiers of research, including theory, computation, and empirical work. Emphasis depends on the instructor. Students will read the latest working papers and publications in the covered areas. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 210A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 212A-B-C. Workshop in Macroeconomics (0–4/0–4/0–4)

Examination of recent research in macroeconomics; development of own research by graduate students and faculty. Course may be repeated an unlimited number of times. (S/U grades only.) Prerequisites: ECON 210C.

ECON 213. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory (4)

This course develops purely theoretical models for problems in macroeconomics. Topics include dynamic general equilibrium, asset market equilibrium, and economic growth and distribution. Prerequisites: ECON 210A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 214. Applied Macroeconomics (4)

This course focuses on applied macroeconomics, including econometric testing of macroeconomic theories and empirical measurement guided by theoretical insights. Topics will vary from year to year depending on the latest developments in research. Students will complete the course with a broader understanding of a number of leading topics in macroeconomics as well as a toolkit of estimation and simulation programs. Recommended preparation: ECON 220D. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 210A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 215. Macroeconomic Policy (4)

This course focuses on theoretical models and empirical analysis aimed at understanding and directing macroeconomic policy, including monetary, fiscal, and structural policies. Prerequisites: ECON 210A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 216. Computation for Macroeconomics (4)

This course covers advanced computation techniques that are widely used in macroeconomics, finance, and other fields. Students will learn a range of numerical methods for handling systems of equations, integration, optimization, and other problems. Prerequisites: ECON 210A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 217. Real Frictions and Financial Frictions (4)

While understanding how the macro economy behaves in the ideal, frictionless setting is indispensable; most of the interesting issues in macro arise as a consequence of some sort of friction or missing market. In this course, we will study some models based on real frictions and financial frictions. Topics covered include convex and nonconvex adjustment costs, housing markets and investment decisions, and financial crises. Prerequisites: ECON 210A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 219. Readings in Macroeconomics (4)

This course will cover numerical analysis of dynamic macroeconomic models. Topics include numerical techniques, dynamic programming, linear systems, solution algorithms, and applications to dynamic general equilibrium. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.

ECON 220A. Econometrics A (4)

An introduction to probability and statistics for graduate students in economics. Topics include random variables, sampling distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, maximum likelihood estimation, hypothesis testing. Knowledge of multivariable calculus and linear algebra is assumed. Prerequisites: graduate standing; enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 220B. Econometrics B (4)

Introduction to regression analysis and other estimation methods. Topics covered include ordinary and generalized least squares, asymptotic approximations, specification testing, two-stage least squares, generalized method of moments, and maximum likelihood estimation. Prerequisites: ECON 220A, graduate standing; Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 220C. Econometrics C (4)

This course focuses on econometric analysis of panel data and cross-section data. Topics covered include static/dynamic panel data models, discrete choice models, censored and truncated regression models, sample selection models, and evaluation of treatment effects. Theory of extreme estimators is used to study the specification, estimation, and testing of these models. Prerequisites: ECON 220B, graduate standing; enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 220D. Econometrics D (4)

Examines modern time series econometrics, extending methods from ECON 220A-C to dependent data. Topics covered include spectral density theory, HAC estimation, vector autoregressions, nonstationary econometrics, filtering. Prerequisites: ECON 220C, graduate standing; enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 220E. Econometrics E (4)

Identification of economic models. Topics include rank and order conditions for identification in linear simultaneous equations systems; identification in nonlinear models; likelihood-based identification criteria; nonparametric identification; identification in models with multiple equilibria. Prerequisites: ECON 220D, graduate standing; enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 220F. Econometrics F (4)

This course focuses on the application of econometric techniques to issues in microeconomics and macroeconomics. The major emphasis in the class is on the completion of an empirical project. Prerequisites: ECON 220E, graduate standing; enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor.

ECON 221. Advanced Econometrics (4)

Advanced topics in econometrics. Topics may vary from year to year, covering areas such as cross section, time series, panel, limited dependent variables, conditional quantile estimation, bootstrapping, and large- and small-sample distribution theory. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D, and 220E or consent of instructor.

ECON 222A-B-C. Workshop in Econometrics (4-4-4)

Examination of recent econometric research; development of own research by students and faculty. Course may be repeated an unlimited number of times. (S/U grades only.)

ECON 225. Forecasting (4)

Topics include testing for rationality of forecasts, Mincer-Zarnowitz regressions, asymmetric loss functions, tests for equal (superior) predictive ability, multivariate forecasting. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D, and 220E or consent of instructor.

ECON 226. Bayesian and Numerical Methods (4)

Topics include Bayesian inference and decision theory, loss functions, estimation of dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models, nonlinear time series, state-space models, spatial-temporal models, and high-frequency data. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D, and 220E or consent of instructor.

ECON 227. Nonparametric and Semiparametric Models (4)

Topics include neural networks, kernels, series, splines, estimation of densities and spectra, smoothing parameter selection, semiparametric models, efficiency and adaptation, forecasting with nonlinear models, over-fit, computation, and interpretation. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D, and 220E or consent of instructor.

ECON 228. Nonstandard Inference (4)

Topics include weak instruments, unit roots, break tests, switching models, set-based inference, maximum likelihood estimation and meaning of misspecified models, consistency, asymptotic normality, consistent covariance matrix estimation, and tests of model misspecification. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 220A, 220B, 220C, 220D, and 220E or consent of instructor.

ECON 230. Public Economics: Taxation (4)

Exploration of existing theoretical literature evaluating the efficiency and distribution effects of income and commodity taxes. Characterization of an “optimal” tax structure, and examination of problems faced in tax administration. Scrutiny of behavioral responses to existing tax structures. Prerequisites: ECON 200A-B-C and ECON 220A-B-C.

ECON 231. Public Economics: Public Goods and Externalities (4)

Justifications for government intervention in the context of public goods and externalities. Exploration of normative and positive models of government behavior. Lessons from fiscal federalism for federal, state, and local roles. Applications to specific expenditure programs, such as national defense and education. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 200A-B-C and ECON 220A-B-C.

ECON 232. Public Economics: Redistribution and Social Insurance (4)

Justifications for government involvement in redistribution and insurance markets. Optimal design of transfer and social insurance programs. Theoretical and empirical analyses of programs including cash welfare assistance, unemployment insurance, social security, Medicaid, and Medicare. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 200A-B-C and ECON 220A-B-C.

ECON 235A-B-C. Workshop in Applied Economics (0–4/0–4/0–4)

Examination of recent research in applied economics; development of own research by graduate students and faculty. Course may be repeated an unlimited number of times. (S/U grades only.)

ECON 237. Political Economy: Microeconomic Perspectives (4)

Governments serve functions key to economic development, including correcting market failures, raising taxes, delivering services, and protecting property rights. Correspondingly, research in development economics is increasingly focused on how institutions affect development. Generally, the aim of the course is to provide PhD students a complete introduction to the growing literature in this area. Students may not receive credit for ECON 237 and POLI 231E. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ECON 241. Microeconomics of Development (4)

Course introduces the household as a decision-making unit, and the contracts and institutions that emerge to compensate for imperfect markets. Emphasis is placed on data and identification strategies that can be used to measure the impact of policy interventions. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.

ECON 242. Macroeconomics of Development (4)

This course covers development accounting, growth accounting, human capital accumulation, skill-biased technological change, multisector growth models, structural transformation, urban-rural migration, misallocation, informality, technology adoption and diffusion, and other related topics. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.

ECON 243. Organizational Economics of Development (4)

The study of organizational effectiveness, in both the private and public sectors, bridges the gap between microeconomic analysis of individual and household behavior and macroeconomic analysis of economic aggregates such as capital and output. Topics covered include organizational capacity, leadership and management, staffing, incentives, contracting, finance, learning, market structure, regulations, and politics. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.

ECON 245. International Trade (4)

This course covers the determinants of the pattern and volume of trade in goods and services, the interaction of international trade with income distribution and economic growth, and commercial policy. The emphasis is on theory, with some empirical illustration and motivation. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 246. International Macroeconomics (4)

This course presents open-economy macroeconomics and international finance. Topics include theories of the exchange rate, foreign-exchange regimes, current account adjustments, and international portfolio investments. The course examines real and monetary explanations, and implications of international capital market integration. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 247. Empirical Topics in International Economics (4)

This course examines the empirical work in international trade or international macroeconomics. International trade topics include empirical tests of theories of international trade and international capital movements. International macroeconomic topics include empirical studies of exchange rate and relative price adjustments. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 249A. International Development Workshop I (1–4)

Presentation of recent research in international and development economics by faculty and graduate students, covering micro and macroeconomic aspect of both areas. Regular attendance is required. Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.

ECON 249C. International Development Workshop III (1–4)

ECON 250. Labor Economics (4)

Theoretical and empirical issues in labor economics. (Previously numbered ECON 236A-B.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 260. Industrial Organization: Firms (4)

This course covers theory and empirical applications in the following areas of industrial organization: dynamic pricing, price discrimination, collusion, market power, discrete choice demand modeling, entry, asymmetric information, and search. Prerequisites: ECON 220C. Enrollment by completion of prerequisites or by consent of instructor.

ECON 261. Industrial Organization: Markets (4)

This course covers theory and empirical applications in the following areas of industrial organization: mergers, vertical integration, and innovation. Optional topics include network effects, technology adoption, and regulation. Prerequisites: ECON 200C and 220C. Enrollment by completion of prerequisites or by consent of instructor.

ECON 262. Behavioral Game Theory (4)

This course is intended to give students an introduction to the study of strategic interaction through a behavioral lens. We will review game theory experiments and analyze which theoretical predictions are validated and which are violated in practice. We will characterize the systematic violations of the theory that come from experiments and study how these behavioral regularities can be incorporated into new equilibrium concepts. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 200A-B-C.

ECON 263. Modeling Behavioral Economics (4)

Covers various models in behavioral economics including self-control, bounded memory, belief manipulation, framing effects, and behavioral game theory. The course will also discuss their role in industrial organization, finance, and political economy, and their implications for welfare. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 200A-B-C.

ECON 264. Experimental Economics (4)

Design and interpretation of controlled experiments using human subjects. (Previously numbered ECON 207.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 265. Alternative Choice Theory (4)

Experimental findings by economists and psychologists of systematic departures from the classical model of decision making under risk and uncertainty. Issues of dynamic consistency in choice. Development, formal analysis and application of alternative models of risk preferences and beliefs. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 200A-B-C.

ECON 266. Economics of Natural Resources (4)

Theoretical and empirical issues in natural resource economics. (Previously numbered ECON 242.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 267. Topics in Environmental and Resource Economics (4)

The course will cover any of a variety of topics in environmental and resource economics, including climate change, exhaustible and renewable resources, international environmental agreements, nonmarket valuation, energy economics, and water allocation. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ECON 268. Energy and Environmental Economics (4)

Designed to prepare graduate students for original research in environmental or energy economics. Topics include theory and empirical study of economic regulation, energy markets, technological change, pollution and other externalities, energy efficiency, and climate change. Emphasis on empirical applications. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ECON 200A-B-C or consent of instructor.

ECON 270. Finance—Core Asset Pricing (4)

Theoretical and empirical issues in finance. (Previously numbered ECON 214A.)

ECON 272. Finance—Theory and Testing of Intertemporal Asset Pricing Models (4)

Theoretical and empirical issues in finance. (Previously numbered ECON 214C.)

ECON 280. Computation (2)

Introduction to computing for economists. Prerequisites: enrollment limited to economics PhD students (EN75).

ECON 281. Special Topics in Economics (4)

Lecture course at an advanced level on a special topic. May be repeated for credit if topic differs. (Previously numbered ECON 267.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

ECON 285. Precandidacy Presentation (2)

This course is a workshop in which students make formal presentations on the literature and on their own projects and receive input from other students and the instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ECON 286. Graduate Research Presentation Workshop (3)

The aim of the course is to train students to present their research effectively to a broad audience. Students are required to prepare a formal presentation, and then to provide feedback on the presentations made by other students. Depending on student demand, meetings may be divided into multiple sections, based on field interests. Prerequisites: graduate standing, ECON 285.

ECON 291. Advanced Field Advising (4)

Controlled reading and discussion with adviser; literature survey. May be repeated for credit. (S/U grades only.)

ECON 296. Original Research Paper (1–12)

In this course, students are guided toward the formulation of an original research idea and the writing of an original paper. Students receive support and input through group discussion and also through interaction with the instructor. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ECON 297. Independent Study (1–5)

(S/U grades only.)

ECON 299. Research in Economics for Dissertation (1–12)

ECON 500A-B-C. Teaching Methods in Economics (4-4-4)

The study and development of effective pedagogical materials and techniques in economics. Students who hold appointments as teaching assistants must enroll in this course, but it is open to other students as well. (S/U grades only.)

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The Graduate Program

The department offers a PhD degree in economics, designed to provide a solid, analytically oriented training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and advanced specialties. Since the program is structured as a doctoral program, only students who intend to pursue a doctorate should apply.

The main economics PhD requirements are that a student pass qualifying exams in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and select courses of specialization, and prepare an acceptable dissertation.

Detailed descriptions of the PhD program are available on the Internet at the department website at http://economics.ucsd.edu/ . Residence and other campuswide regulations are described in the graduate studies section of this catalog.

Departmental PhD Time Limit Policies

Students must be advanced to candidacy by the end of five years. Total university support cannot exceed six years. Total registered time at UC San Diego cannot exceed seven years. Students will not be permitted to continue beyond the precandidacy and total registered time limits. Students will not be permitted to receive UC San Diego administered financial support beyond the support limit.

PhD in Economics with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research

A graduate specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research (PIER) is available for select doctoral students in economics. PIER students seek solutions to today’s environmental challenges.

The PhD specialization is designed to allow students to obtain standard training in their chosen field and an opportunity to interact with peers in different disciplines throughout the duration of their doctoral projects. Such communication across disciplines is key to fostering a capacity for interdisciplinary “language” skills and conceptual flexibility.

Specialization Requirements

Complete all course work, dissertation, and other requirements of the economics PhD
16-unit interdisciplinary boot camp (summer SIO 295S–295LS)
8 units from a secondary field (outside the home department)
6 units (3 quarters) Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Forum (SIO 296)
At least one chapter of the dissertation will be broadly related to environmental research and will be interdisciplinary in nature.

Application Requirements

We advise students to begin PIER in their third year upon completion of core economics course requirements. The following items should be combined into a single PDF document and submitted to [email protected] .

Student’s CV
Half-page abstract of proposed thesis work
Up to one-page statement of student’s interest in interdisciplinary environmental research including career goals.
Nomination letter from adviser acknowledging student’s academic ability and interdisciplinary environmental interest. The letter must include a commitment for summer stipend support.

Admission to the Specialization

Students are admitted into the economics doctoral program. Admission to PIER is a competitive process with 6–8 students granted admission each year from across ten participating UC San Diego departments. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to enroll in the specialization.

PIER Fellowships

When funding is available, all applicants will be considered for one year of PIER Fellowship support.

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Beginning your online application is simple, and you may return to add further application materials before submitting your final application. The online application also includes a step-by-step guide to help keep your application on track. The drop-down menus will answer your questions and walk you through the process.

Should you need to update your application after submitting, please contact our admissions staff directly.

GPS adheres to all University of California policies and procedures regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. For more information, please visit the UC San Diego Graduate Division .

The application and supporting online materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Hard copy materials must be postmarked by the deadline. If the date should occur on a weekend or holiday, the next business day will apply.

*We are still accepting applications for Fall 2024. Admissions will continue to review complete applications on a rolling basis until the class is full. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] , (858) 534-5914 , or schedule a 1:1 appointment with us.

**To confirm your eligibility for the BA/MIA program, please meet with an academic advisor from the ISP program by submitting an advising request form .

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Your statement of purpose and professional objectives in international affairs and/or research interests.
How your background has prepared you to pursue these objectives.
This is an opportunity for you to discuss a matter that is not already addressed elsewhere in your application, and that you feel will help the admissions committee to understand challenges you have overcome or other circumstances that affected your successes. (250 word limit)

Resume/Curriculum Vitae Upload a PDF version of your current professional resume or curriculum vitae.

Two Letters of Recommendation For our bachelors/masters five-year degree programs, your referees are required only to complete the ranking rubric. The letter of recommendation is optional. At least one recommendation should be from a person can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic setting.

All letters of recommendation must be in English and submitted directly by the recommender. Those making the recommendations can submit them directly to the online application system or mail them in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the recommender. The recommendation must include complete contact information for the recommender.

Transcripts Applicants may either submit official academic transcript(s) by mail in an unopened envelope sealed by the university's registrar or upload copies of transcripts in the online application system.

Admissions Interview Invitations to participate in admissions interviews are sent after essays, resume, the completed online application and fees are received.

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Admission Specific Requirements Applicants must have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institution of comparable standing to the University of California with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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Your statement of purpose and professional objectives in international affairs and/or research interests
How your background has prepared you to pursue these objectives
This is an opportunity for you to discuss a matter that is not already addressed elsewhere in your application and that you feel will help the admissions committee to understand challenges you have overcome or other circumstances that affected your successes. (250 word limit)

Three Letters of Recommendation The Admissions Committee would like to see at least one recommendation from a person who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic setting and one recommendation from a person who can speak to your ability to succeed in a professional setting. The third letter can come from a source of your choosing.

Standardized Test The GPS admissions committee will not require or consider GRE or GMAT scores for Fall 2024 admission.

Demonstrate proficiency in the English language Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. This can be achieved by taking and receiving passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS, or Pearson's Test of English-Academic (PTE-Academic) exam. The School requires minimum scores of: TOEFL 90 iBT or 550 PBT, IELTS band 7.0, or PTE-Academic overall 65.

Non-native English language speakers may be exempt from this requirement if they have earned or will be earning a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from either:

A regionally accredited U.S. college or university where English is the sole language of instruction
A foreign college or university which provides instruction solely in English. You may verify whether your institution meets this requirement by looking up your institution in the IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED) . If English is not the sole language of instruction listed, if no language is listed at all, or if the institution does not appear on the WHED website, you are required to submit English proficiency exam scores. No other documentation (e.g. letters, language certificates, school websites) may be used in place of WHED as a means to obtain an exemption from the English proficiency requirement.

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A foreign college or university which provides instruction solely in English. You may verify whether your institution meets this requirement by looking up your institution in the IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED) . If English is not the sole language of instruction listed, if no language is listed at all, or if the institution does not appear on the WHED website, you are required to submit English proficiency exam scores. No other documentation (e.g. letters, language certificates, school websites) may be used in place of WHED as a means to obtain an exemption from the English proficiency requirement.

Additional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese Applicants must also have a minimum of two years of university-level Mandarin Chinese study or its equivalent. Students should be comfortable reading and speaking in Mandarin.

MAS-IA Specific

Applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional experience and relevant international experience. The requirements for international experience may be met in a number of ways, including:

Foreign work experience or work experience with a multinational enterprise, government entity or NGO with foreign operations.
Extended residency abroad.
Other relevant international experience considered on a case-by-case basis.

One Letter of Recommendation Letters of recommendation must be in English and submitted directly by the recommender. Those making the recommendation must upload their letter directly to the online application system or mail the letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the recommender.

Standardized Tests Not applicable.

Admissions Interview Once you have started the application process, our staff will reach out to schedule a time for your virtual or in-person interview.

Demonstrate proficiency in the English language Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. This can be achieved by taking and receiving passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS, or Pearson's Test of English-Academic (PTE-Academic) exam. The School requires minimum scores of: TOEFL 85 iBT or 550 PBT; IELTS band 7.0; or PTE-Academic overall 65.

Ph.D. Application

For International applicants, the U.S. GPA equivalencies will be determined. Applicants with strong quantitative coursework in their undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language.

Standardized Test The Joint Ph.D. Admissions Committee has elected to make the submission of GRE scores optional during the Fall 2024 application cycle.

Demonstrate proficiency in the English language Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. This can be achieved by taking and receiving passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The School requires minimum scores of: paper based (600), computer based (250) and Internet based (100).

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U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and Undocumented Applicants: $135.00 International Applicants: $155.00

More information is available through the Graduate Division .

International Applications

An international applicant is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident at the time an application is submitted. Visit the Graduate Division for detailed application requirements.

An international student whose postsecondary education is completed outside the United States must hold the equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree, granted by a non-U.S. university or university-level institution.

International Academic Records

Official records (transcripts and diplomas) bearing the signature of the registrar or other responsible academic officer, and the seal of the issuing institution are required in all applications.
True copies, facsimiles, or photo-static copies will be accepted if they have been personally signed and stamped by an educational official who certifies that they are exact copies of the original document.
Academic records must be in the language of the institution and an official English translation must accompany official documents written in other languages.
International academic records must show all courses attended each year, examinations passed, seminars completed, and grades or marks received at all institution where formal records are maintained.
Official evidence of degree conferral must also be supplied, together with evidence of rank in class if available.

Please note that properly certified and signed copies should be sent instead of irreplaceable original documents.

See additional degree specific application requirements.

Mailing Supplemental Materials

Applicants who were not offered admission may reapply in subsequent years. Files are kept for one year. Please contact us to notify of your intent to reapply and to confirm your application materials are still on file.

All individuals reapplying must submit a new application, pay the application fee and adhere to any new requirements. Certain materials, such as test scores, transcripts and letters of reference may be used again. Please keep in mind it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify test scores have not expired and that letters of reference are up to date.

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General questions, what background/degree should i have to apply to cognitive science.

We accept students from all fields, but applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree; many have also completed a Masters degree. All degrees must be from accredited institutions of higher education. The range of prior disciplines of our students is very broad.

What research areas does Cognitive Science have and where can I find more information?

Our department specializes in a variety of research including language and cognitive development, visual processing, human computer interaction, neural networks, and the development of robots. To get a better idea of what we do, you can peruse our faculty's profiles .

I hear that San Diego is an expensive place to live. How much does it cost to rent a place?

San Diego can be expensive, however, sharing a place with others often makes the cost affordable. Additional information on university and off-campus housing resources is available.

Does Cognitive Science have a Master's program?

The focus of our graduate program is the Ph.D. degree. Students in good standing who leave before completing a Ph.D. can ask to receive a Masters, if they've completed the necessary course work and satisfactorily met the Second-Year project. However, note that duplication of advanced degrees is not permitted at UCSD.

How many applicants do you accept to the program each year?

Every year varies, but in recent years about 10-14 students have been admitted from an application pool of approximately 200-250 students.

What kinds of jobs do students obtain after graduating?

Graduates of our program have gone off to both academic and industrial careers. It is also not unusual for our students to go into a post-doctoral program.

Can I take Cogs graduate courses even though I haven't been admitted to a UCSD graduate program?

Students who want to take courses for personal enrichment or to prepare for applying to a Cogs graduate program can enroll in graduate classes (with permission of the instuctor) through the UCSD Extension Concurrent Enrollment Program .

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How long are gre and toefl scores valid.

GRE scores not required nor taken into consideration. Please note we do not require a subject test. The TOEFL score is valid for two years. The TOEFL is only required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied for one uninterrupted year at a university-level institution in a country in which English is the language of instruction and in a country in which English is the dominant language. For more information, visit the Graduate Division's FAQ page on Tests and Scores .

What types of financial support are available to students in Cognitive Science?

Students admitted into the program are typically offered four years of support (provisional on adequate progress each year). Financial support comes in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships. Students are encouraged to look into applying for extramural fellowships directly themselves!

Fellowship information for incoming students is available on the Graduate Division website . You can also check out the Cognitive Science Graduate Student Awards page to find examples of fellowships our grad students have received.

Can I apply to more than one graduate program at UCSD?

Yes, you can submit an application to 3 programs and only one application fee is required. Please see online application instructions for multiple applications. Note that you will need to include supporting documents for each department separately (e.g., statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, etc.)

I've already applied to the program and am waiting to hear back. When will I know if I'm accepted?

You will be notified as soon as possible (but via automatic email) which documents we've received and when your file is complete. In late January, invitations to visit our department will be sent to some applicants. We will notify all applicants of final decisions before the end of March.

Still have a question? Send an email to [email protected] and we will try to answer it soon as possible.

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Last Updated on November 9, 2021 by Fola Shade

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A PhD usually involves students engaged independently in original and significant research in a specific field or subject prior to the production of a publication-worthy thesis. By undertaking a PhD, you will become an expert, possibly an international expert, in your chosen field. A doctorate is the highest academic degree that can be awarded by a university. In Germany, studying for a doctorate means working intensively on a specific subject or research project over a long period of time. The duration of the doctorate also varies. Three to five years is typical. If you decide to take a doctorate, you can choose between different forms of study.

The University of California, San Diego is a public university that is part of the University of California School System. Plans for the college came about in the 1950s, but it wasn’t until 1960 that the school opened its doors. The University of California developed the university as a research institute that would offer more opportunities for students interested in research than any other college within its system. Though it still emphasizes the importance of research today, students can enroll in less intensive programs that focus more on classroom learning than independent research. Also known as UCSD and UC San Diego, it now has more than 200 degree programs available on its campus, which includes both graduate and undergraduate programs.

While UC San Diego started out with just a few hundred students, its enrollment increased to more than 24,000 undergraduate students and more than 6,000 graduate students in recent years. One reason for its sudden population increase is the recognition that it received from major organizations and publications. U.S. News and World Report included UC San Diego on its rankings of the top colleges in the country, the top public colleges in the country and the top schools in the world. UC San Diego is also home to a large number of professors who won Pulitzer Prizes and other major awards before working for the university or after becoming teachers.

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For the 10 application cycles between Fall 2010 and Fall 2019, we admitted an average of 7% of students who applied. For Fall 2019 entry, 315 people applied, 26 were admitted, and 15 accepted.

Experimental Psychology typically involves laboratory research in basic areas; most of the labs within our department do not work with clinical populations, counseling, or treatment. Here at UC San Diego the majority of your time is spent doing research starting from Year 1. Find out more about Experimental Psychology .

No, we do not. There is a joint doctoral program for Clinical Psychology through San Diego State University and the Psychiatry department here at UC San Diego. Find out more about this program .

No, we do not have a terminal Master’s program. However, the first year of our PhD program is roughly equivalent to a Master’s program, so after you’ve completed the necessary requirements, you are eligible to apply for and receive a Master’s.

On average our students graduate within 5-6 years, with 8 years being the maximum.

Application:

Yes! In fact, most of our applicants only have a Bachelor’s degree. You can earn a Master’s degree on your way to earning a PhD in our program (see answer above).

These numbers vary each year. For the 10 application cycles between Fall 2010 and Fall 2019, we admitted an average of 7% of students who applied. For Fall 2019 entry, 315 people applied, 26 were admitted, and 15 accepted.

We review applications holistically, so there isn’t one number that defines a student who is a good fit for our department. However, to give you a more concrete sense of what numbers we tend to see in our admitted applicants, the median GPA of admitted applicants from Fall 2019 was 3.8 from their most recent institution.

We review applications holistically, so there isn’t one number that defines a student who is a good fit for our program (many application reviewers even consider the GRE one of the least important factors!). However, to give you a more concrete sense of what numbers we tend to see in our admitted applicants, for the 5 application cycles between Fall 2015 and Fall 2019, the mean verbal score was in the 90th percentile and the mean quantitative score was in the 75th percentile.

No. New graduate students are only admitted to the program to begin in the Fall quarter of each academic year.

Letters of recommendation can be uploaded into your online application. Letters of recommendation can also be directly mailed to our department by a letter service or the applicant (be sure it is confidential); however we strongly prefer they are submitted online.

It can be, if you submit a waiver and you are approved. Find out more information on the UC San Diego Application Fee Waiver process.

Application resources from the UC San Diego Career Center: click here
Application resources from the UC San Diego Undergraduate Department of Psychology: click here

International Students:

The International Students and Programs Office (ISPO) is a resource for all admitted international students. For example, upon being admitted, you should work with them in order to secure the appropriate visa type.

You may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement if all of the following are true:

You attended a university-level accredited institution
Your language of instruction was English
You studied in a country where English is the dominant language
You studied at the institution full-time for at least one uninterrupted year, and received at least a B average

No. The Department covers non-resident tuition for international students during Years 1-3 and non-resident tuition is no longer charged by UC San Diego after advancing to candidacy (which occurs the summer after Year 3). Find out more information about financial support .

Graduate Programs Are Highly Competitive

Basic Qualifications of Successful Applicants

To score an interview – in other words, to be seriously considered – applicants are typically expected to have a record which includes the following characteristics:1,2

Prerequisite undergraduate coursework completed

The mean of successful applicants to PhD programs in psychology, on the 4.0 scale, is 3.6 overall and 3.7 in psychology courses; for Master’s programs it is 3.4 overall and 3.5 in psychology courses.1 The GPA should be, at minimum, typically 3.0 or higher.

Good GRE scores

Minimum requirements (also known as “cutoffs”) vary depending on program. Some programs, such as the one in this department, have dropped minimum scores. However, GRE scores can be used to choose between two closely matched applicants. The mean GRE scores of first-year graduate students in psychology, using the scale begun in late 2011, is 158 verbal and 149 quantitative for psychology PhD programs; it is 153 verbal and 146 quantitative for Master’s programs. For the GRE Psychology subject test, the mean is 633 for PhD programs and 577 for Master’s programs.1 Please note that some programs, such as the one in this department, do not require the subject test.

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Admissions FAQs

Can I use Interfolio to submit my letter(s) of recommendation? Yes, you can use Interfolio. You will be required to enter the recommenders information in your application and use the email address provided by Interfolio.

Do I need to already have a Masters Degree to apply to the Ph.D. program? No. To apply to our Ph.D. program, you must present official evidence that a baccalaureate degree has been received from an accredited institution or the equivalent, with training comparable to that provided by the University of California. A masters degree is not required.

Below are the answers to many common questions regarding our admissions process. If your question is not answered below please contact [email protected] .

The application to apply for Fall 2022 will openSeptember 8, 2021.

University of California San Diego Accreditation Details

Every student applying for college should care about accreditation because it determines whether or not they will receive any financial assistance from the federal government. The University of California, San Diego has two different types of accreditation that students should learn about before enrolling. The university has institutional/regional accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The WASC actually performs regular inspections of the university to ensure that it meets all the standards to keep its accreditation. Students may also want to look into program accreditation and see if the program they want to enter has accreditation. This type of accreditation comes from several organizations, including:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

University of California San Diego Application Requirements

UC San Diego introduced a new online application procedure that makes it easier for students to apply to its graduate school. All interested students must create an account with the site and list a valid email address. The university will mail a confirmation code to the address on file. Students will then enter that code on the website and begin the application process. When filling out the application, the student must list the program that he or she wants to enter. Though the admissions office looks over applications first, each department has the final say as to whether an applicant will receive an acceptance letter. Those admitted to the program will find out through the online system.

All students applying must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and an official transcript that shows the GPA. The transcript should also prove that the applicant received a degree from an accredited university. Many of the graduate programs at UC San Diego also require that students take one of the standardized tests and submit letters of recommendation. They generally need to mail in at least three letters of recommendation and request that the testing board mail their official scores from the General Records Examination or a similar test to the university.

University of California San Diego Tuition and Fees

Before applying to graduate school, students often spend some time looking at how much the university charges. UC San Diego charges tuition rates of around $3,700 each semester. Those who take three full semesters will pay around $16,400 each year, which includes tuition and any standard fees. Those entering one of the grad programs coming from outside of California will pay tuition rates of around $8,700 a semester or around $31,500 a year. Fees charged by the university give students the right to use athletic facilities, research libraries and other services on campus. The total amount charged includes a fee for health insurance, but students who already have health insurance can save around $1,100 every semester.

UC San Diego offers a wide range of financial aid packages and assistance for those who complete and submit the FAFSA before starting classes. Some of the programs and departments on campus offer jobs as assistants, trainees and fellowships. Many positions cover the total cost of tuition and fees, and some positions pay students throughout the year and give them stipends for their books and supplies. Graduate students also qualify for unsubsidized student loans, and those who enroll on a part time basis may qualify for alternative loans as well.

Applying to UC San Diego: A Quick Review

The majority of UCSD’s admits are from California. In 2016, 71% of first-years were California residents, with just 7% coming from out of state and 22% coming from out of the country. Now, the University of California system caps enrollment for out-of-state students. The percentage by school varies.

UCSD strives for diversity: According to data from the same year (2016), 74% of the freshman class was made up of students of color and 29% were first-generation students.

Broadly, UCSD defines the criteria for evaluation as:

Academic Achievement

GPA, test scores, and rigor of curriculum
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) (ranking in the top 9% of California high school at the end of junior year—”adds value” to your application)

Personal Qualities

Academic Enrichment
Creative, Intellectual, Social or Professional Achievement
Challenges, Hardships, Unusual Circumstances—linguistic background, parental education level, and other indicators of the support available in your home

Portfolio Review (if applicable)

Finally, UCSD welcomes undocumented students, offering plenty of resources for these individuals.

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History of the degree.

The M.A. degree meets the needs of three types of students:

Students who, though capable of satisfactory academic performance, decide not to continue their studies toward the Ph.D.
Students advised by the department not to continue in the Ph.D. program but who have mastered certain basic segments
Students who will continue in the program but need an M.A. degree for summer or part-time jobs

The M.A. is not a degree that students in the Ph.D. program routinely obtain in the course of their Ph.D. work; it is strictly incidental to the program. The University will not award an M.A. in Economics if one has been awarded by another department or institution in similar fields.

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the M.A. degree, a student must have been admitted to the Ph.D. program. The requirements for the degree are:

Complete thirty-six credits in upper-division undergraduate or Ph.D. level economics courses with at least twenty-four units from the core first-year Ph.D. sequence (ECON 200, 210, 220). Grades in these courses must be at least a B average.
Receive at least a Master's pass in two core Ph.D. qualifying exams.
Receive at least a Master's pass in one of the core Ph.D. qualifying exams, and a B+ average in the first-year courses in a second core field.
Receive at least a Master's pass or receive a B+ average in one core field and write an independent paper approved by three Economics faculty members (one outside faculty member allowed) as a M.A. thesis.

A minimum of one quarter must elapse between application for candidacy for the M.A. degree and the filing of the final report for the award of the degree. Forms turned in by the end of second week of the quarter may be conferred at the end of that quarter.

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UCSD 's Graduate School Rankings. # 107. in Best Business Schools (tie) # 68. in Part-time MBA (tie) # 99. in Best Education Schools (tie) # 12. in Best Engineering Schools.
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2021-22. Davide Viviano. Econometrics. Harvard University (Econ), post doc at Stanford. 2021-22. Jianan Yang. Applied. Micro. Peking University (Institute for Global Health), post doc at Stanford.
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Admissions Statistics. Acceptance rates at graduate programs in psychology range between 32-78% for Master's programs and 12-48% for PhD programs (non-clinical); for clinical programs generally, acceptance rates vary from 7-50%. 1 Data on the mean acceptance rates in different areas of psychology, compiled by the APA in 2010, are as follows: 1.
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Enrollment limited to Economics PhD students (EN75) or Rady PhD students (RS79); or consent of instructor. ECON 200B. Microeconomics B (4) ... Topics include theories of the exchange rate, foreign-exchange regimes, current account adjustments, and international portfolio investments. ... UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093 ...
Economics
The department offers a PhD degree in economics, designed to provide a solid, analytically oriented training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and advanced specialties. Since the program is structured as a doctoral program, only students who intend to pursue a doctorate should apply. The main economics PhD requirements are that a ...
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Admissions Statistics. These statistics capture percentages for applicants and registered first-year students by gender, ethnicity, disciplinary area, college, home location, and other status (current-year statistics are displayed with previous years for comparison). First-Time Freshmen. Transfer Students. Total New Undergraduate Students: The ...
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N/A. Dec. 1. *We are still accepting applications for Fall 2024. Admissions will continue to review complete applications on a rolling basis until the class is full. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] , (858) 534-5914, or schedule a 1:1 appointment with us. Program. Application Opens.
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The focus of our graduate program is the Ph.D. degree. Students in good standing who leave before completing a Ph.D. can ask to receive a Masters, if they've completed the necessary course work and satisfactorily met the Second-Year project. However, note that duplication of advanced degrees is not permitted at UCSD.
How to Get Into UCSD: Requirements and Strategies
UCSD tuition and scholarships. The 2023-2024 UCSD cost of attendance (i.e., tuition, room, board, and fees) is $39,591 for California residents and $72,165 for non-residents. 48 percent of UCSD undergrads receive need-based financial aid, and the average first-year award is $21,339. The average merit-based aid award is $10,236.
Ucsd Phd Acceptance Rate
UC San Diego is also home to a large number of professors who won Pulitzer Prizes and other major awards before working for the university or after becoming teachers. ucsd phd acceptance rate. For the 10 application cycles between Fall 2010 and Fall 2019, we admitted an average of 7% of students who applied. For Fall 2019 entry, 315 people ...
Master's of Arts in Economics
The requirements for the degree are: Complete thirty-six credits in upper-division undergraduate or Ph.D. level economics courses with at least twenty-four units from the core first-year Ph.D. sequence (ECON 200, 210, 220). Grades in these courses must be at least a B average. Receive at least a Master's pass in two core Ph.D. qualifying exams.
Business Economics Acceptance Rate? : r/UCSD
I would assume the acceptance rate would be similar to Management Science with a 52% admit rate. comment sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment shuahe • Mathematics and Economics - Joint Major (B.S.) •
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For a full breakdown of tuition and fee amounts, please visit the UC San Diego Fees website. Campus-based Fees: This is a direct cost. These fees help fund a variety of student-related services, such as student government, student public transportation, building improvements, etc. Campus-based fees are established, increased or renewed by ...

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