Economics

Fall Semester
	SR		4901		Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 Credits)
	SR		4241		Laissez Faire (3 Credits)
	SR		4242		Stabilization Theory (3 Credits)
	EL				Elective (2 Credits)
	EL				Elective (2 Credits)
Winter Semester
	SR		4902		Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits)
	SR		4903		GRE Exam (2 Credits)
	SR		4249		Economics Internship (4 Credits)
	SR		4995		Senior Thesis (2 Credits)
	SR		4999		Oral Defense (2 Credits)

 

SR4901 Graduate School Preparation I:GRE Prep (2 credits)

Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions.

The Texts of this course will be the first half of an actual GRE prep course online.

 

SR4241 Laissez Faire (3 Credits)

The Austrian economists are among the foremost advocates for the principles of free enterprise and classical economic theory. This course examines the inner workings of the market at large, niches of the market, banking, credit and cycles. The texts are rigorous and require in the student tenacity, a basic understanding of economic principles and the ability unravel complex systems. Part of the course includes the memorization and exploration of several economic axioms that Mises identifies. Additionally, students will submit annotations and a final paper on a topic of their choice relevant to the subject of the course.

• Human Action by Ludvig von Mises
• Money, Bank Credit and Economic Cycles by Jesus Huerta de Soto

 

SR4242 Stabilization Theory (3 Credits)

This course examines the foundational ideas behind monetary policy. Students will read Keynes, probably the most influential economist of the 20th century; they will then follow-up this study with a historical look at monetary policy, its causes and effects. The texts for this course are challenging and require the reader to possess a basic understanding of economic principles before undertaking this material. Annotations are required, and a final paper discussing the benefits and drawbacks to monetary policy.

• A General Theory of Employment Interest and Money by John Maynard Keynes
• A Monetary History of the United States by Freidman and Schwarts

 

 

Elective (2 Credits) Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.

 

Elective (2 Credits) Students may choose preexisting electives related to their emphasis, or work with a mentor to design an elective best suited to their interests and needs.

 

 

SR4902 Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits)

Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions.

The Texts of this course will be the second half of an actual GRE prep course online.

 

 

SR4903 GRE Exam (2 Credits)

In this course, students will actually take the GRE examination from an approved third-party organization. An official document of student test results must be submitted to the mentor before this course will be counted as complete.

 

 

SR4249 Economics Internship (4 Credits)

This course requires each student to set up an internship or field experience in the area of their chosen emphasis. Students will be encouraged to set up an internship that will help them gain experience, meet key people, gain allies and personal connections for assistance in future projects, and learn the workings, language and processes of their chosen emphasis. Throughout the process of designing and arranging the internship, students should work with their mentor, follow internship guidelines, and receive approval from their mentor. Students will also meet regularly with a GW mentor and with other interning students throughout the internship process.

To complete this course, students must:

• Find an internship with a economic think tank such as the Cato or von Mises Institute or submit a project.
• Work a minimum of 320 hours as an intern within a 5 month period.
• Find a mentor from that firm or field, and meet with them regarding your preparations weekly.
• Meet with a GW Mentor over the phone, internet, or in person regarding your progress weekly.
• Keep an Internship Journal and submit it to your mentor for review at the internship's conclusion.
• Write an internship report at the conclusion that details lessons learned from the experience.

 

SR4995 Senior Thesis (2 Credits)

Students are required to submit a Senior Thesis or a detailed description and analysis of a Senior Project. This paper or project description should be the student's best work, show outside observers the quality of depth and breadth gained, and highlight his or her academic maturity. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 48 hours completing this course under the direction of their mentor. Basic guidelines for the Senior Thesis are detailed in the syllabus. Submit a quality paper to be kept on file as the best work of your undergraduate years. Your may also submit a project summary to fill this requirement.

 

SR4999 Oral Defense (2 Credits)

Each student must defend his or her degree program by taking an oral examination administered in person or online by a board of mentors. Students will be asked to show familiarity and competency in each area of their undergraduate program. They will also be asked to defend their senior year emphasis and their senior thesis for qualit, effectiveness and relevancy.

Submit to an Oral Defense administered by a two-four mentor panel. You will prove competency in each of the required subject areas of your undergraduate degree. The Oral Defense carries with it a $75.00 fee each time it is taken (fees for this class are subject to change).

 

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