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Graduate students enrolled in the M.S. program select a concentration in Consumer and Family Economics, Family Resource Management, Financial Planning, or Housing as a focus of their course work and research. Students also choose between two tracks associated with the M.S. degree: one track requires a thesis and is good preparation for those who wish to pursue doctoral studies as well as those who will be in positions requiring them to understand and transmit research findings; the other track is a non-thesis option and is designed for students who wish to pursue professional careers in financial services, particularly as financial planners. Most students complete either program in four semesters. All M.S. applicants should have completed a course in statistics (equivalent to STAT 2000) and a course in microeconomic theory (equivalent to ECON 2106).
Students who have the undergraduate equivalent of one of the courses listed must substitute another course. Students may exceed any minimum requirement.
The M.S. degree requires at least 36 semester hours of coursework and two semesters of residency. Specific requirements are listed below. Information about courses is available on the Graduate Courses in HACE website. The Master's Degree Requirements Worksheet is available to help students plan their programs of study .
Core Requirements: STAT 6210, 6220, HACE 7020, 7025, 8000, 8050, and 8100 or 8150
Concentration: 9 hours within the area of concentration:
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Housing: HACE 6300, 6310, 6320, 6330, 6350, 6400, 6500, 6810, 6900, 7010, 7310, 7320, 7330, 7350, 7400, 7710, 7910, 8300, 8400, 8900 or 9100 |
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Consumer Economics: HACE 6100, 6200, 6210, 6220, 6400, 6500, 6900, 7010, 7100, 7150, 7200, 7250, 7400, 7710, 7900, 7910, 8200, 8400, 8900, 9100 |
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Financial Planning: HACE 6200, 6205, 6210, 6220, 6230, 6250, 6500, 6900, 7010, 7200, 7250, 8400, 8900, 9100, RMIN 4000 |
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Family Resource Management: HACE 6100, 6200, 6210, 6220, 6400, 6500, 6900, 7010, 7100, 7150, 7200, 7250, 7400, 7710, 7900, 7910, 8200, 8400, 8900, 9100 |
Supporting Area: 6 hours from allied department.
Thesis: HACE 7300
Master's Degree Requirements Worksheet
Most students complete their M.S. program in two years. To help students accomplish their goals in a timely fashion, the timetable below suggests a typical time frame for completing students' degrees. It is the student's responsibility to insure that all deadlines set by the Graduate School are met.
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1) Formation of Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee for Master of Science Candidate Form.Signed by all committee members, Graduate Coordinator and Graduate Dean. Submit a copy to the Graduate Coordinator Assistant. The student needs to deliver the original plus one copy to the Graduate School. |
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2) Program of Study
Program of Study for Master of Science Candidates Form. Needs to be signed by all committee members, Graduate Coordinator. A copy must be given to the Graduate Coordinator Assistant. The student needs to deliver the original plus one copy to the Graduate School. |
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3) Apply for Graduation
Application for Graduation.
Please forward email confirmation to Graduate Coordinator Assistant. |
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4) Thesis Proposal Approved by Major Professor |
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5) Thesis Proposal Approved by Advisory Committee (thesis submitted: 2 weeks prior to proposal meeting)
HACE Advisory Committee Action on Student’s Thesis Proposal signed by all Advisory Committee members and submitted to Graduate Coordinator Assistant. |
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6) Approval Form for Master’s Thesis, Defense and Final Examination
Approval Form for Master’s Thesis, Defense and Final Examination form is in four parts, Parts I and II will be filled out at this time. Signed by all Advisory Committee. |
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7) Thesis Oral Defense (students must enroll for a minimum of three hours of credit the semester in which he/she completes degree requirements unless additional stipulations are required by other units of the university.)
(Thesis submitted: 2 weeks prior to defense and final examination)
Approval Form for Master’s Thesis, Defense and Final Examination. This form is in four parts, Part III will be filled out at this time. Signed by all Advisory Committee members. |
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8) Thesis Approved by Major Professor.
Approval Form for Master’s Thesis, Defense and Final Examination Part IV is singed by the Major Professor. A copy is then submitted to the Graduate Coordinator Assistant. The student should deliver the original plus one copy to the Graduate School. |
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9) Bound copy of official thesis provided to HACE Department |
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