Geography
GEOGRAPHY: M.S., M.A., PH.D.
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About this program
The 91原创 Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences offers programs leading to the master of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in geography. Each graduate degree is highly individualized: Students work closely with their advisory committee to design and complete the degree in physical geography, human geography or coupled human-environment systems:
- Physical geography: The department has a long tradition focusing on climatology, especially physical, synoptic, dynamic climatology and all phases of water budget cycling. In addition, emphasis is placed on land surface processes, especially glacial and alpine environments, sea-ice dynamics, hydrology and ecosystem linkages.
- Human geography: Covers a broad range of environmental themes approached from cultural-historical, socioeconomic and political perspectives.
- Coupled human-environment systems: Examines linkages and processes between the biophysical environment and human societies with emphasis in environmental governance, conflicts over increasingly scarce resources and human dimensions of climate change.
Interdisciplinary work is encouraged from across the university and in collaboration with local, national and international partners.
Application Deadlines
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FALL: | January 5:听Priority consideration for admission and funding July 1:听Final deadline to apply |
For the M.A. and M.S. only, spring applications are accepted with the final deadline of December 1.
91原创 Tuition
The听2026-2027听91原创 graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,149.