MS Geography at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The MS in geography offers four areas of study, including Earth system science, environment and natural resources, environment and society, and geographic information science. In addition, the department offers a GIS certificate program that enables students to acquire technical and analytical skills.

Faculty: J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Geography And The Environment | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 30 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include GY 523 Quantitative Methods, GY 601 Geography Colloquium.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission into the Geography MS program typically requires an undergraduate degree in geography, environmental science, or a related discipline. The Department of Geography and the Environment at The University of Alabama offers the MS program in Geography with four areas of focus: 1) Earth system science; 2) Environment and natural resources; 3) Environment and society; and 4) Geographic information science. The first step in the application process is to identify a member of the faculty who shares your research interests and is willing to serve as your potential Advisor. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: A clear statement of purpose. In the statement of purpose section (up to 2 pages), applicants should explain clearly and cogently: i) why you wish to earn the MS and what are your academic and career goals, ii) why our department is a good fit for you, iii) which faculty member has ag

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Graduate application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students (nonrefundable). Deadlines are set per programme in the Academic Programs Portal; some programmes require a standardized test such as GRE or GMAT.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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