Consumer Economics BSFCS/Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics MS(Consumer Economics)(non-thesis)

This emphasis will prepare students to work in consumer policy-related careers. Students will have the flexibility to select courses in policy, economics, advocacy, and the legislative process. Consumers will develop expertise in:

- Consumer decision making
- Consumer policy analysis
- Methods used by research analysts

Upon completion students will have a refined understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face consumers in increasingly complex economic and political environments.

Admission to Program

In order to take Consumer Economics graduate courses prior to applying to the graduate program, students who meet the following eligibility requirements should submit documentation thereof to the FHCE Graduate Coordinator:
- Current standing as an undergraduate Consumer Economics major
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
- On track to have completed at least 60 total credits by the end of the semester for which they seek admission to the Double Dawgs program

Curriculum

Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.

FHCE 6100 Economic Status of American Households and Related Policy, 3
FHCE 6270 Behavioral Economics and Financial Planning for Families, 3
FHCE 6400 Family Demographic and Policy, 3
FHCE 7100 Consumer Protection, 3

Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:

FHCE 7000 OR FHCE 7710 OR FACS 7905, 3

15 Credit Hours Selected from the Courses Below:
FHCE 6310
AAEC/FORS 7860
AAEC/ECOL 8700
ENVM 6650
HDFS 6130
FDNS 6600
FHCE 8400
HPAM 7010
PADP 6950
PADP 7240
PADP 8620
PADP 8650
PADP 8630
PADP 8670
SOWK 6011
WFED 9010
ECON 6310
ECON 6350
ECON 6460
ECON 6650
ECON 6600
GRNT 7610
POLS 6140/8140
JURI 6177 or JURI 6450
JURI 6830
IHDD 6001
IHDD 7720S or IHDD 7720E
POLS 8130
POLS 8000
POLS 8020

Admission to Graduate Program

Consumer Economics majors who meet the following requirements may officially apply to the graduate program:
- At least 60 credits completed prior to the semester for which you are seeking admission
- 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA (including any graduate courses used to satisfy undergraduate requirements)
- We require the GMAT or GRE, but this may be waived for students who complete at least 9 hours of graduate coursework with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- We also require 3 letters of recommendation and a Statement of Purpose

Program Advisor

  • Name: Melissa McBride
  • Email: mmcbride@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-4856
  • Address: 213 Dawson Hall

Undergraduate Major Information

  • Major: Consumer Economics B.S.F.C.S.
  • Department/College: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Advising Contact

  • Name: Student Success and Advising Center
  • Email: success@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-4857
  • Address: 112 Dawson Hall

Graduate Major Information

  • Major: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics M.S.
  • Department/College: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Advising Contact

  • Name: Melissa McBride
  • Email: mmcbride@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-4856
  • Address: 213 Dawson Hall