Department of Geography, Geology and Planning
Programs
Includes accelerated master's option
Program can be completed online
Master's programs
- Geography and Geology (MS)
- Natural and Applied Science with emphasis in Geography, Geology and Planning (MNAS)
- Secondary Education: Earth Science Area of Emphasis (MSEd)
- Secondary Education: Geography Area of Emphasis (MSEd)
- Secondary Education: Natural Science Area of Emphasis (MSEd)
- Secondary Education: Social Science Area of Emphasis (MSEd)
Certificates
- Applied Geophysics (Certificate)
- Environmental Monitoring and Sampling (Certificate)
- Geospatial Information Sciences (Certificate)
- Petroleum Geology (Certificate)
- Planning and Development (Certificate)
- Sustainability (Certificate)
Program Description
The program of study is designed to provide professional training and develop scholarly analytical skills in Geography and Geology with applications in one of four options: 1) Geography; 2) Geology; 3) Geospatial Science; or 4) Planning. This program emphasizes the integration of the theoretical frameworks of Geography and Geology and Geospatial Science principles. By combining these areas, students will be able to address research problems regarding environmental issues and resource management.
The core curriculum consists of course work in Geographic Information Science (GIS), Digital Simulation and Visualization techniques, and research methods, both written and oral. Students are encouraged to develop, with their advisors, a program that fits their individual talents and goals. The department recommends that students choose a research concentration in Geography, Geology, Geospatial Science, or Planning. If a student intends to pursue research outside these concentration areas, he/she should contact the program director (and prospective advisor, if possible) before applying to the program. Admission is granted to students with demonstrated academic competencies who are interested in a professional career in geography or geology.
Funding for graduate students in Geography and Geology is available through application for competitive graduate assistantships which carry both a stipend and fee waiver. Applications for graduate assistantships should be submitted directly to the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning. Additional graduate assistantships may also be available through listings by other departments and offices.
Contact
Department head
Toby Dogwiler
Office
Temple Hall, Room 363
Phone
417-836-5800
Fax
417-836-6006
Website