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Overview
The Geospatial Science program focuses on the multidisciplinary application of geography, the spatial paradigm and methods of geospatial technologies to prepare students to:
Solve complex environmental, urban, economic and business problems
Conduct independent research
Develop skills in critical thinking and writing
Enter professions requiring knowledge of geospatial methods, analysis, and techniques.
Graduates from the Department of Geography at UNA work in various government, public and private sector jobs throughout the country and overseas. These jobs involve regional and urban planning, environmental research and monitoring, utilities, marketing, management, and field work among many other titles. Some of our graduates continue their studies in pursuit of a Ph.D. degree. For the past several years, job and school placement has reached almost 100%.
Mission
The University of North Alabama seeks to be a leading provider of high quality, affordable undergraduate professional management education for traditional students and working adults in the mid-south region served by the University. Further, the UNA seeks to be a recognized leader in providing high quality affordable graduate and continuing education for entry level and mid-career business professionals in the U.S. and Asia. The College will be recognized for developing learning synergies based on the cornerstones of diversity and globalization to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century economy.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Geographic Thought
- Geographic Methods and Design
- Environmental Hazards
- Integration of Geography and History
- Geography of Asia
- Principles of Urban and Regional Planning
- Remote Sensing
- Geomorphology
- Advanced Cultural Geography
- Historical Geography of the United States
- Projects in Geographic Information Systems
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Urban Planning View 26 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- Diploma and Transcripts: An official notarized copy of your latest diploma and transcripts and - if applicable - your undergraduate diploma should be submitted to finalize admission. All transcripts should be notarized of attested by a government institution.
- Statement of Purpose
- Bank Letter and Affidavit of Support
- Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) is required of every international applicant.
Academic Placement: For US students, UNA uses ACT or SAT scores for advising and registration purposes, but international students are not required to submit any of these tests for admissions.
Other Language Proficiency Required Scores:
- CBT = 213
- TOEIC = 670
- PTE = 54
Tuition Fee
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International
12210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 740 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
12210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 740 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
6105 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 24 months.
*per hour
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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