The Geosciences Department offers a versatile MA in the Geography program that prepares its students for many professional opportunities in research and education through a interdisciplinary approach that includes a number of degree concentrations in addition to a number of degree paths.
Concentrations
The MA in Geography program offers areas of concentration in human geography, physical geography, GIS and cartography.
Admissions Information
As a prerequisite for admission, applicants must be admitted to the graduate School and meet the following requirements: (1) satisfactory undergraduate preparation in geography, (2) three letters from persons competent to judge applicants potential for graduate studies, and (3) a completed departmental application. Students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted conditionally. Students with course deficiencies may enroll concurrently in graduate courses. Taking the GRE is recommended, although not required, for admission into the Program.
Degree Options
A student may choose one of three options to satisfy the requirements for a Master of Arts degree in geography:
- Geography M.A. with Thesis - A minimum of 24 hours of course work including core courses specified by the department, six semester hours of thesis, and oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee.
- Geography M.A. with Internship - A minimum of 30 semester hours of course work including core courses specified by the department, six hours of internship, evidence of research ability, internship report and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee.
A list of courses that meet the general distribution requirement is available in both the online and in the printed Graduate School Catalog of Studies.