Masters in Geography

The Masters in Geography program has two tracks: The thesis track (for students interested in conducting independent research; often these students enter a PhD program following the Masters) or the non-thesis track (for students interested in advancing their expertise without conducting independent research; these students typically enter the workforce following their degree).

The Graduate Program Director and Supervising professor will monitor progress, however it is the student’s responsibility to understand and fulfill all requirements for their Degree.

Students are required to develop a research program of study and research in consultation with and with approval from their supervising professor and committee. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and refine the program until it is at a level of proficiency worthy of a thesis. The supervising professor or committee will not compose thesis programs for students; it is a collaborative process that requires students to learn how to engage and contribute to scholarly knowledge, participate at conference meetings and workshops, master organizational abilities, manage time efficiently, sharpen communication skills, and demonstrate independent research ethics.