MS Geography at University of North Texas

A Master of Science in geography requiring a minimum of 36 credit hours, completed through either a 6-hour thesis or a 3-hour research problems report. Students may follow optional tracks including Applied Geomorphology, Environmental Archeology, Urban Environmental Management, Water Resources Management, Applied GIS, Business Geography, Health and Medical Geography, and Globalization, Development and Cities.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Geography  |  Duration: 36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

Required courses GEOG 5160 Foundations of Geographic Thought and GEOG 5800 Research Design and Geographic Applications, plus a methods course (ANTH 5031 or GEOG 5185); non-thesis students take comprehensive exams and no grade below B counts toward the degree.

Career pathways

Tracks prepare graduates for government research and regulatory agencies, municipalities, planning organisations, water districts, environmental consulting firms, doctoral study and other roles depending on the track.

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