Geography

Graduate students in our Master of Science programs are expected to acquire a broad foundation in geography in addition to specialization in one or more thematic areas. Students who earn the MS degree are prepared for teaching in some small colleges, and for applied geography posts or cartographic positions in government agencies, planning organizations, environmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private industry.

Courses

• Physical Geography
• Human Geography
• People-Environment Geography
• GIScience
• Statistical Methods

Course Requirements:Geog 765 + Geog 766These courses introduce graduate students to research in the field of geography. The 765 course stresses conceptual contexts, while the 766 course emphasizes research design.2 Graduate-level courses300-level and aboveBoth must be GeographyCannot include seminars2 (3-credit) Geography seminars involving 2 different faculty English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL iBT® test: 92

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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