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Requirements for M.A. in Geography. The M.A. program requires 30-39 credit hours and completion of either a capstone research project or competency portfolio. Every student must officially declare which option – capstone research project or competency portfolio – he or she will pursue no later than the end of the first semester of full-time coursework or upon completion of 12 credit hours if a part-time student.
Admission to the program is open to students who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Some concentrations may expect previous coursework in mathematics. The program typically requires one to two years of full-time study, although students can pursue the degree on a part-time basis. The department highly encourages students to consider internships to expand their learning experience.
Throughout their studies, students work closely with two faculty members who provide guidance and supervision. Students may either choose a concentration or in consultation with his/her adviser, design a program of study that corresponds with the student’s interests and satisfies the general requirements of the M.A. program.
Areas of focus requiring the completion of a competency PORTFOLIO are:
- Environmental Modeling and Analysis
- Geographic Information Science
- Transportation and Business Geographics
Areas of focus requiring the completion of a research PROJECT are:
- Geographic Information Science
- Earth Systems Science
- Transportation and Business Geographics
- Urban and Regional Analysis
New-- Fall 2012