Introduction
The Policy and Economic Analysis option provides those students interested
in pursuing graduate or law degrees, as well as careers in local, state, and
federal government and policy the tools for understanding the issues unique
to in-depth examination of government policies and the economy. Students enrolled
in this option gain an understanding of what being involved in research, the legal
profession, and the government entails. With the aid of faculty and staff advisors,
students in the Policy and Economic Analysis option design their plan of study reflecting
their particular future goals.
The option allows students to do this through the incorporation of higher-level electives
outside the department so as to customize the program according to those goals. Students
interested in graduate education may focus on developing a strong background in the following
areas: quantitative analysis, economic theory, and applied economics. Those interested in
entering law school may focus on courses in law, political science, and technical writing.
Furthermore, those students interested in careers in government and policy may focus on courses
in policy, political science, and management.
Graduates of this option will likely establish careers in academic and private research following
graduate school, legal practice following law school, local and state government agencies, the
civil service, policy and/or economic analysis, and politics. Students who choose the Policy and
Economic Analysis option are encouraged to gain direct knowledge through various opportunities
available to them. Some of these opportunities include undergraduate research or directed studies,
as well as internships offered by the legal profession or government. Involvement in related
extracurricular activities is also strongly encouraged. Students in the Policy and Economic Analysis
option maybe interested in joining the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Association student
chapter, the Legal Education Group for Aggie Law Students, the Pre-Law Society, and/or student government.
Course Listing
This option is designed to provide a well-founded basis in principles, concepts,
and methods for students interested in pursuing graduate and/or law school. The
twenty-seven hours of option-specific course work are intended to provide a balance
among specified courses in the Department which offer in-depth, targeted instruction,
directed opportunities to select among additional courses in the Department to realize
a more diversified scope of expertise according to students' individual interests, and
directed opportunities outside the Department. This should allow individual students
to chart their own programs within terms of reference provided by the Department's
undergraduate advisors. The requirement of a majority of the directed electives outside
the Department being of an upper-level nature is intended to encourage advanced preparation
and skill development.
Catalog 130 (2007-2008) full 4-year degree plans
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Catalog 129 (2006-2007) full 4-year degree plans
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Catalog 128 (2005-2006) full 4-year degree plans
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Catalog 127 (2004-2005) full 4-year degree plans
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Degree Plan Worksheet
Click on the course number to view each courses syllabus
| Policy and Economic Analysis Option |
| Area | Course | Credit |
| Required in the Department of Agricultural Economics (9 hrs) |
AGEC 344 (Food and Agricultural Law)* or AGEC 452 (Int. Trade and Ag.) |
3 |
| AGEC 350 (Environmental & Nat. Res. Economics) |
3 |
| AGEC 447 (Food and Agricultural Price Analysis)** |
3 |
| Directed Electives Required in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Option-Specific Choices (9 hrs) |
Select three of AGEC 344, 422, 432**,
448, and [452
or 453*] |
9 |
| Directed Electives Required Outside the Department of Agricultural Economics (9 hrs) |
Directed Non-AGEC Electives*** |
9 |
| Sub-Total |
27 |
| * |
New Course |
| ** |
Title Change and/or Course content/description change |
| *** |
A minimum of 6 of these hours must be at the 300 or 400 level,
of which at least 3 hours must be at the 400 level. These courses should be selected
with the objective of supporting a focused career interest consistent with the respective option.
Students are required to obtain advisor authorization to register for Non-AGEC Electives. |
Career/Professional Links
Faculty Pages:
-Dr. Boadu
-Dr. Hayenga
-Dr. Richardson
-Dr. Woodward
Career/Informational Pages:
Congressional Internships - agintern.tamu.edu
Government jobs (civil service) - www.usajobs.opm.gov
Graduate School at Texas A&M University - agecon.tamu.edu/graduate
Graduate Schools Elsewhere- www.gradschools.com or www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm
Legal careers - www.attorneyjobs.com or www.lawjobs.com
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