Geography

Overview

Central Connecticut State University's Master of Science in Geography serves as a springboard for further study or a career in the fields of planning, tourism, geotechnology, or geography. Custom design a program of study to meet your needs and increase your career marketability.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate the ability to develop a research proposal and carry out an independent research on a chosen topic
• Develop a Geography substantive claim of the literature in Geography at Central Connecticut State University in general and in at least one subfield of the subject.
• Present and defend research work in oral and written literature using accepted social science research methods.
• Demonstrate competent skills in the collection, analysis and mapping of geographic data.
• Apply geographic knowledge and skills to solve a range of problems faced by businesses, industry, government etc.
• Write effectively and persuasively about key theories, principles and issues in geography, and make appropriate citation of principal sources when making critical written arguments.
• Know the major theories and important figures in the development of geography;
• Be able to use geography outside the classroom; and
• Be able to conduct and communicate the results of geographic research.