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Geosciences, M.S., Geography Concentration at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Geosciences with a Geography concentration allow students to specialize in urban studies, geospatial technologies or physical geography/environmental studies. Thesis and capstone tracks are available. The Department of Geosciences is distinctive because it spans the social and physical dimensions of environmental and resource issues, with a special focus on urban communities.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Geosciences  |  Duration: 36 credit hours are required.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Students in the geography concentration can choose from a broad range of courses that prepare them for research or professionals careers. Areas of specialization include urban studies, geospatial technologies, or physical geography/environmental studies. Students can choose between a thesis research option or capstone project. For more details about the required coursework, consult the course catalog.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Geosciences has the following admission requirements for the Geography Concentration: Applicants to the M.S. degree program in Geosciences with Geography concentration must submit three letters of recommendation from professional sources. What fields, research areas or topics in Geosciences (Geography, Geology and/or Water Sciences) interest you and why? Which faculty members in our department do you see as potentially providing guidance in helping you to pursue graduate studies in these fields? (max 200 words) In your graduate studies, what research approaches and methodologies (i.e.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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