Overview
Program Mission
The mission of the Geography program from Texas State University is to offer students educational experiences of the highest quality and to conduct meaningful and vital research. The department is committed to outstanding teaching and scholarly activities within the framework of academic freedom and the diversity of ideas and is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and to public service. The department stresses the theoretical and applied realms of geography in all of its curricula, leads the discipline with innovative applied work, and actively seeks to recruit top students nationally and internationally.
Career Options
M.A.Geo. graduates typically pursue professional careers in environmental management, GIScience, physical and environmental geography, and planning. The 100% online M.A.Geo in Geographic Education is perfect for geography and social studies teachers who want to enrich their geographic knowledge in teaching and learning. M.S. graduates typically continue their studies at the doctoral level or apply for research-oriented positions in the public or private sector. M.A.Geo. and M.S. alumni work in the private or public sector, in federal agencies or research centers, or have continued to the Ph.D. level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Research Design and Techniques
- Multivariate Quantitative Methods
- Regional Field Studies
- Geographical Analysis
- Managing Urbanization
- Environmental Management.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Geography Natural Sciences View 286 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.2 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- background course work
- official GRE (general test only) required with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections
- resume/CV
- statement of purpose identifying your preferred degree and concentration and possible areas of research
- three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
25245 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
11781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
25245 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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