Academic Plan
I am currently pursuing a major in Global Development Studies and a minor in Economics. The credits received from this placement will only be counted towards my major, as I will not be receiving any Economics credits. As a result, I have been in touch with the Economics Undergraduate Chair (Jennine Ball) to figure what options I have and to establish a temporary academic plan.
Academic Plan for Economics:
Since economics is my minor, I need a total of five more elective credits to complete the requirements of a minor. This is because I have completed the 3 required main courses, as long as I passed them. I am currently enrolled in Econ 223 (Macroeconomics Policy) online as continuing distance studies. Since this is a 12 week course, I will receive one credit that will count towards the 5 required elective credits that I need. I will also be taking at least 2 summer courses upon my return from Ghana. I am hoping to receive a minimum of 3 credits that will count towards the required elective credits needed to achieve a minor in Economics. In my fourth year then, I will complete the remaining credits. However, there is a possibility that I might have to re-take a core course (Econ 222) depending on my final grade.
Academic Plan for Global Development Studies:
With this placement, I will have received credit for Devs 410/411, Devs 300, and 3 Devs 300 level unspecified credits. However I will not receive credit for Devs 340, a required course for my major. Therefore, I will be completing Devs 340 and the required 4th year courses upon my return to Queens in my fourth year. I have been in contact with Professor Kumar who has helped me to figure out a temporary academic plan.
Even though I am going to try my level best to graduate in four years, if the need arises to stay for an extra semester, I am okay with it. I am aware that it is not encouraged for students to stay another semester when it comes to applying for graduate school, but I am willing to do so if it means graduate with the necessary credits and with grades that I am content with.
Finally, I will make sure that I speak to the respective academic advisors in both Econ and Devs upon my return to Queens to revise my academic plan for fourth year.
Academic Plan for Economics:
Since economics is my minor, I need a total of five more elective credits to complete the requirements of a minor. This is because I have completed the 3 required main courses, as long as I passed them. I am currently enrolled in Econ 223 (Macroeconomics Policy) online as continuing distance studies. Since this is a 12 week course, I will receive one credit that will count towards the 5 required elective credits that I need. I will also be taking at least 2 summer courses upon my return from Ghana. I am hoping to receive a minimum of 3 credits that will count towards the required elective credits needed to achieve a minor in Economics. In my fourth year then, I will complete the remaining credits. However, there is a possibility that I might have to re-take a core course (Econ 222) depending on my final grade.
Academic Plan for Global Development Studies:
With this placement, I will have received credit for Devs 410/411, Devs 300, and 3 Devs 300 level unspecified credits. However I will not receive credit for Devs 340, a required course for my major. Therefore, I will be completing Devs 340 and the required 4th year courses upon my return to Queens in my fourth year. I have been in contact with Professor Kumar who has helped me to figure out a temporary academic plan.
Even though I am going to try my level best to graduate in four years, if the need arises to stay for an extra semester, I am okay with it. I am aware that it is not encouraged for students to stay another semester when it comes to applying for graduate school, but I am willing to do so if it means graduate with the necessary credits and with grades that I am content with.
Finally, I will make sure that I speak to the respective academic advisors in both Econ and Devs upon my return to Queens to revise my academic plan for fourth year.