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Geography MS

The Department of Geography provides an intellectually challenging environment that encourages the investigation of the “where” and “why” of various social, economic and environmental phenomena. Our faculty members are committed to teaching and mentoring in a collaborative environment. We provide personalized tutelage and encourage students to work closely with faculty. 

Curriculum for All Tracks

Required Core (11 credits)

Statistics & Quantitative Methods (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

Computer Programming (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

Electives & Culminating Experience (19 credits)

GIS Electives for All Tracks (7-8 credits)

(Note: GEO 506  is a pre-req for some of the courses listed below.) 

Culminating Experience: Project, Portfolio or Thesis (1-3 credits)

Specialized Track Electives

Select from:

  • Earth Systems Science Track
  • Economic Geography and Business Geographics Track
  • Health Geography Track

Specialized Track Electives (9-10 Credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 36 minimum total credit hours. 

Environmental and Earth Systems Science Track Electives

Select a minimum of 3 from:

  • One approved graduate elective course in Geology, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, or Computer Science and Engineering is allowed with prior approval from academic advisor.
  • Other Graduate level GEO courses with prior approval from an academic advisor. 

Economic Geography and Business Geographics Electives

Select a minimum of 3 from:

  • One elective course from anoother department in an area of science or engineering with prior approval from an academic advisor. 

Health Geography Track Electives

Select a minimum of 3 from:

  • Other Graduate level GEO courses with prior approval from an academic advisor. 

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Knowledge of basic principles and concepts

2) Critical thinking skills    

3) Skills in research and analytic methods    

4) Written and oral communication skills    

5) Demonstrate integrative skills and geographic perspectives    

6) Develop an original intellectual contribution in a specialized area 

 

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

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