The Master of Science in Geography prepares individuals for professional employment in both public and private sectors. The M.S. is flexible, and students can choose to focus on aspects of physical/environmental geography, or human geography concentr

Location:

Saint Cloud, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Economic Development

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Geography prepares individuals for professional employment in both public and private sectors. The M.S. is flexible, and students can choose to focus on aspects of physical/environmental geography, or human geography concentrating on urban/regional issues, or a combination of the two (particularly useful for 5-12 teachers seeking an M.S. in a content area).

Plans Offered:



 

• Master of Science: Geography, Plan A (Thesis) at 30 credits
  
• Master of Science: Geography, Plan B (Starred Paper) at 32 credits
   

•  Master of Science: Geography, Plan C (Portfolio) at 36 credits

 

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

International Requirements:

In addition to submitting an application, application fee, GRE/GMAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation, international students must also submit scores from a language admission exam and financial documentation stating that the student has $17,000 USD in support of graduate study. Qualifying language admission exams and required scores are as follows: TOEFL: 213 on the computer exam, 550 on the paper exam or 79 on the iBT with no subscore under 17; Michigan Placement Test: 80; IELTS: 6.5