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May 02, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog
Geography MA
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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.
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Required Core for All Tracks (4 credits)
Required Math (4 credits)
Select one:
Electives (19-21 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 30 minimum total credit hours.
Select up to 7 graduate level GEO electives as approved by advisor.
Earth Systems Science Track
Required Math (4 credits)
Earth Systems Science Electives (19-21 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 30 minimum total credit hours.
Select up to 7 from:
Environmental Modeling & Analysis Track
Required Math (4 credits)
Track Requirement (4 credits)
Environmental Modeling & Analysis 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 30 minimum total credit hours.
Choose 3-4 from: (with at least 2 in GEO)
GIS Elective A (3-4 credits)
Select 1 from:
GIS Elective B (3-4 credits)
Select 2 courses (1 in Geography) from:
Environment and Society Electives
Select 2 from the following:
Geographic Information Science Track
Required Courses - Option 1
Required Courses - Option 2
Geographical Information Science Electives (16-18 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 30 minimum total credit hours.
Urban & Regional Analysis Track
Required Courses - Option 1
Required Courses - Option 2
Urban & Regional Analysis Electives (16-18 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 30 minimum total credit hours.
Transportation & Business Geographics Track
Required Courses - Option 1
** GEO 505 is a prerequisite course for GEO 509
Required Courses - Option 2
Transportation Electives (9-12 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 30 minimum total credit hours.
Select 3 from:
Urban Electives (3-4 credits)
Select 1 from:
Culminating Experience for All Tracks: Project or Portfolio (1-3 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Program Contact
Gabrielle Jaquays
834 Clemens Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gjaquays@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-3350
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
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