The unifying idea of modern geography is the study of spatial patterns in the cultural and physical features of the earth's surface. Faculty strengths in the department include urban, economic and political geography; climate change, soils, landscape studies, geographic information systems, remote sensing, drones applications, cartography, computer applications and spatial analysis. Faculty have regional interests in Europe, North America, South Asia, Latin America, Africa, and East Asia.

Program of Study
The department offers two options within the M.A. in Geography:
1.) 30 credits, one year, non-thesis, professional track for those interested in obtaining a terminal degree to meet career goals
2.) 36-credit, two year, thesis track for students who intend to continue to a Ph.D.

After completing the program, 98% of our graduates work in geography-related fields in education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and earn an average salary of $75,000 per year.

Sample job titles:

Cartographer
Environmental consultant
Market researcher
Post-secondary instructor
Town planner
Transport planner 

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling
• Spring: Rolling
• Summer: Not Available

There is no departmental assistantship consideration for this program.

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of goals

Tuition-$56,000 for 2 years