Geography

Description

Geographers study human activities either in one location or in a regional or global context. The geographic method of inquiry is not distinguished by particular objects or institutions, but by the way a geographer asks questions about the location of multiple phenomena and the interconnections among spatial distributions.

For example, if a geographer is curious about variations in the incidence of rural and urban poverty, it will be necessary to examine the patterns of social, economic, cultural and physical factors to develop an acceptable
explanation of the observed differences from place to place.

Geographers view the world as a complex mosaic of interconnected people, things and activities. This complex mosaic is expressed as the great variety of places and landscapes we see around us every day.

Careers

Career opportunities in geography are diverse, and employment prospects after graduation are excellent. Employment opportunities vary from positions in business and government to jobs in planning and education. Others choose to use their knowledge and energies in programs such as the Peace Corps. Because of the breadth of the discipline, many students choose to specialize in a subfield such as community studies, natural resources and environmental sciences, GIS and spatial analysis or geographic education, whereas others may select a specific region of the world such as Latin America or Africa as a focal point for their studies.

Career opportunities in business and local governments are numerous. They include:

• Demographer
• Market researcher
• Cultural resource specialist
• GIS manager
• Cartographer
• Sales projector
• Ecologist
• Location analyst and consultant

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline May (for Fall intake), October (for Spring intake) Tuition fee

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120 credit hours
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Students of geography may pursue a traditional major in geography, a geography minor, or choose the geography-pre-planning option. The bachelor of science or the bachelor of arts degree may be earned.
Although the major requirements for the BA or BS degrees are the same, college requirements differ as described earlier in the College of Arts and Sciences section.
Students may pursue a general program in geography or choose to develop a concentration in either environmental studies or community studies. Other concentrations may be developed to reflect the particular interests of a student. For example, a student may earn a teaching licensure while working toward a degree in geography.
Another curriculum leads to the bachelor of science degree in secondary education: Earth and Space Science (EDESC); Social Studies (EDSST) Teacher Liensure Programs; or Second Teaching Field in Secondary Education is available to students who have successfully completed an approved full licensure program in another teaching area. These optional programs give individuals the opportunity to teach in more than one area.
Requirements for a major in geography:

• World Regional Geography
• Human Geography
• Introductory Physical Geography
• Cartography and Thematic Mapping
• Capstone Seminar in Geography
• Geographic Information Systems I

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcripts

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

Incoming students may apply for the Huber Self Scholarship, the Milton and Emma Jean Rafferty GTU Scholarship, the Robert H. Williams Scholarship, the William Grimm Scholarship or the H.L. Seyler Scholarship. Other university and departmental awards and scholarship opportunities exist for geography majors.

Accreditation

K-State’s theatre program is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and it is the only accredited program in Kansas.
Kansas State University has been providing quality education to the residents of Kansas, the country and the world for the last 150 years.

Located in a community with nearly 60,000 people and more than 24,000 students, we are able to provide a safe and supportive environment for our students.

Kansas State University has 3 campus locations, two of which, Manhattan and Salina, have complete academic programs and on-campus housing. Olathe is the third and newest extension of the university, focusing on collaborating with industry and Kansas City K-12 schools.

Accreditation:

Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.