Master Geography!
Master of Science in Applied Geography
The Master of Science degree with a major in Applied Geography prepares graduates for advanced study, meaningful employment, and life-long learning. The program’s applied focus nurtures a culture of engagement, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities and helping students from a variety of academic disciplines apply their classroom knowledge to real-world situations. The increasing demand for readily available, consistent, accurate, complete, and current geographic information and the widespread availability and use of advanced geospatial technologies offer excellent career opportunities for our graduates. Indeed, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that overall employment demand for geospatial technologists will grow by a minimum of 20% over the next decade. The M.S. in Applied Geography offers students a diverse array of field experiences including:
• Analyzing climate change impacts on barrier islands
• Utilizing geospatial data and methods to address urban and environmental issues
• Mapping and monitoring coastal habitats using remote sensing data
• Applying urban forestry to meet sustainable development goals
• Examining ecotourism, sustainability, and environmental change in Latin America
• Developing warning systems for hydrometeorologic hazards in the Dolomite Alps in Italy
The program, therefore, prepares students for professional opportunities in a multitude of fields including: regional and transportation planning, the geospatial-intelligence industry, market analysis, meteorology/climatology, natural and human-made hazards, public health, logistics, resource management, and sustainable development.
Admission
Students are selected for the Master of Science in Applied Geography degree program on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admissions.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (scores must be sent to the College of Graduate Studies)
- NOTE: Due to the current pandemic and difficulties with testing, the GRE will be OPTIONAL for applicants applying for Fall 2022 admission. You may still provide GRE scores, but you are not required to.
- Completion of the TOEFL Exam with scores sent to the College of Graduate Studies (international students only)
- A statement of purpose explaining the reasons for pursing a Master of Science in Applied Geography
- Three letters of recommendation
- Typically, applicants will have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate coursework
Degree Requirements
Thesis Option
Core Requirements (9)
Major Electives (21)
Electives
Thesis (6)
Non-Thesis Option
Core Requirements (9)
Major Electives (21)
Electives
Capstone (6)
- Note that Thesis (GEOG 7999) cannot be used toward the Non-Thesis Option.
Contact
General questions about admission, graduate assistantships and requests for application materials and catalogs should be directed to the College of Graduate Studies.
Questions from prospective students that concern details of the program should be directed to:
Christine Hladik, PhD
Graduate Program Director
Department of Geology and Geography
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460-8149
Phone: (912) 478-5361
chladik@georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 9/23/2021
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