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Master of Arts in Geography San Jose State University San Jose State University, USA

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USD 17547

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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Geography emphasizes human and physical geography with an emphasis in advanced learning in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) and urban geography. GIS is a rapidly growing field and our courses will give students the analytic and problem-solving abilities necessary to begin rewarding careers immediately after graduation. Students may also pursue a more generalized study of cultural, physical, or environmental geography. Most students follow an individualized program that includes courses and seminars in related disciplines, such as Environmental Studies and Urban and Regional Planning. In addition to their graduate coursework, all candidates for the Master of Arts in Geography must complete a Master's thesis project.

Although the department requires knowledge of the fundamentals of geography and GIS, it welcomes students whose undergraduate work has been in other disciplines, and who can apply their training to geographic problems. The MA degree is a 30 Credit program and many of our classes are offered in the late afternoon, evening, or on-line.

  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and interpret published research on the theoretical foundations of geographical information science.
  • Demonstrate the ability to explain contemporary issues in geographic information science in the context of current theory.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define a research problem and design and execute a research program.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and interpret research results in the context of current theory.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate research results in written, graphic, and verbal form.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how geographic information science and technology may be applied to a variety of problems.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    USD 70

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    23000 Per year

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