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PhD Geography at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Geography trains students to assume leadership roles in research, teaching and applied work through the history and theory of geography, advanced research methods and mentoring across Human Geography, Environmental Geography and Geographic Information Science. Students form a committee, pass a comprehensive exam, and write and defend a dissertation proposal and dissertation.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Geology and Geography  |  Duration: Minimum 28 graduate credit hours plus research (most complete 50 research credits); length in years not stated  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Core of 10 hours (Research Colloquium, Geographic Thought, Research-Design), 6 hours of geography electives, 3 hours of methods, a 3-hour seminar and 6 hours of additional coursework chosen with the committee.

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Application information

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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