ECDV-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECDV 550. Introduction to Local and Regional Development
3 Credits (3)
Serves as the introductory course in the Doctor of Economic Development program. Overview of the economic development field.
ECDV 590. Special Topics
1-3 Credits (1-3)
Selected topics in the area of Economic Development. Subtitle reflects content. May be repeated up to 9 credits. Consent of instructor required.
ECDV 596. Individual Study
1-3 Credits (1-3)
Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with the prior approval of the Department Head. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
ECDV 661. Regional Economic Modeling
3 Credits (3)
Introduction to the tools and methods of regional economic development analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the tools and methods of regional economic development analysis.
ECDV 664. Population Economics
3 Credits (3)
Examines the causes and consequences of demographic change. Examines theories of basic demographic processes, population projection and estimation. Consent of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes
- Train students to learn the qualitative and quantitative studies and methods for the economic development based on population theories.
ECDV 668. Economic Development Finance
3 Credits (3)
Focuses on the tools and methods of economic development finance.
ECDV 670. Research in Economic Development
3 Credits (3)
Intense examination of the academic literature on economic development at all levels.
Prerequisites: ECDV 651, ECDV 661 and ECDV 662.
ECDV 671. Sustainable Economic Development
3 Credits (3)
Focuses on the interconnections between economic development and the environment. Provides a broad set of tools and ideas related to the impacts of human activities on the environment.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the interconnections between economic development and the environment. Gain experience with a broad set of tools and ideas related to the impacts of human activities on the environment.
ECDV 673. Research Methods
3 Credits (3)
An overview of alternative research methods and tools. Students explore quantitative and qualitative research methods as alternatives and complements to statistical methods. Research design, ethics, and presentation are emphasized.
Prerequisites: AEEC 501, AEEC 502 and AEEC 540.
ECDV 681. Urban Economic Development
3 Credits (3)
Examines causes and consequences of economic change in urban and metropolitan areas. Covers both theory and tools for analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn causes and consequences of economic change in urban and metropolitan areas, under the studies of theories and practices.
ECDV 682. Rural Development
3 Credits (3)
Examines causes and consequences of economic change in rural areas, communities and small, open economies. Covers both theory and tools for analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn causes and consequences of economic change in rural areas, communities and small, open economies under the studies of theories and practices.
ECDV 683. Seminar in National Economic Development
3 Credits (3)
Explores specific examples and cases of rural and urban economic development. Involves applied analysis of specific rural and/or urban economic issues/projects.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn and understand specific examples and cases of rural and urban economic development. Gain experience with applied analysis of specific rural and/or urban economic issues/projects.
ECDV 692. Seminar in Economic Development
3 Credits (3)
Seminars in selected topics in economic development. Subtitle reflects content. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least nine semester hours of ECDV courses.
ECDV 694. Internship
1-9 Credits (1-9)
Field internship in Economic Development. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain field experience and training in Economic Development.
ECDV 699. Doctoral Project
1-9 Credits (1-9)
Doctoral Project. May be repeated up to 9 credits. Completion of all DED coursework and successful completion of comprehensive exams.