Advisor:
Chansheng He,
Room 3234, Wood Hall

The goals of the Master of Arts in Geography are: 1) to assist students in acquiring the skills needed for independent geographic research, including organizational and communication skills; and 2) to enable the student to develop a concentration in a particular aspect of the field.

At the same time, each program is individually designed to suit career or personal objectives. Students may prepare for a geographic career in government, business and industry, or for pursuit of a higher degree. A minimum of 30 graduate hours is required.

Admission Requirements

Experience indicates that geography majors/minors, or social/biological/physical science majors with some geography normally can meet program requirements. Prior to the successful completion of ten graduate hours, the following admission requirements must be met or the student will not be admitted to further 6000- or 7000- level courses.

1. The attainment of passing scores on the comprehensive qualifying examinations in physical and human geography, and map, chart, and air photo reading. If unsuccessful the student may retake an examination. If a passing score is still not obtained, the student must receive a “B” or better in a course with comparable subject matter (GEOG 1050, 2050, 2650).
2. Successful completion (“C” grade or better) of (GEOG 5010) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems or approved equivalent.