Graduate Studies:
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Non-thesis M.S.
Options:
Agribusiness
Economic Development
Environmental & Natural Resources
Applied Statistics
Agricultural Economics
Clemson University
Graduate School
The PCMI: M.S. in Applied Economics and Statistics requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. Credits awarded during Peace Corps service exceed the minimum and replace credits normally earned by a traditional student doing an internshhip, field work or the research needed to complete professional paper requirements.
The following outlines a typical progression through the PCMI: MS-AES program:
| First Year - Fall Semester | 12 credit hours |
| First Year - Spring Semester | 12 credit hours |
| Summer | 0 credit hours |
| Language Training | 2 credit hours |
| Credits while abroad | up to 8 credit hrs |
| Final Semester - return to CU | 9 credit hours |
One credit per semester under Special Topics (APEC 899: Selected Topics), up to a total of 8 credit hours may be earned while on Peace Corps assignment. The subject matter and specific academic requirements will be determined in collaboration with the student's advisory committee. Up to 2 credit hours may be earned for languate training.
Specific Program Requirements:
The PCMI:MS-AES program offers five non-thesis options:
Agribusiness, Regional Economic Development, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Applied Statistics, and Agricultural Economics. Core courses and electives for each option may be found on the respective option's page.
For more information, contact ereneke@clemson.edu
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