About PhD Program,
We offer a M.A. and a M.S. in Geography, a M.S. in Geography with a specialization in Climate and Environmental Change, and a M.S. in Geography with a specialization in Information System and Remote Sensing.
Both our Ph.D. and Master’s students are expected to apply to and concentrate in one of the five specialty areas of the department: Cities, Development, and Justice; Climate and Environment Change; Food and Agriculture; GIS and Remote Sensing; and Water Resources.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale (a B average).
The emphasis of our graduate program is on training Ph.D. students for careers in research and academia, and therefore incoming students can be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program with a Bachelor’s degree or with a Master’s degree. Terminal M.A. and M.S. degrees are also offered.
We welcome applications from students with a wide array of backgrounds. To apply, you must complete the University Graduate School’s online application. You must provide the following information in the online application:
PhD Funding Coverage,
We offer competitive opportunities for graduate funding, including research assistantships, associate instructorships, and fellowships. Our M.A. and M.S. student are normally funded for 2 years. Our Ph.D. students are normally funded for 4 years if entering with a Master’s degree or 5 years if entering with a Bachelor’s degree. This funding is contingent on adequate progress towards the degree.
Our research assistantships are funded by individual faculty research funds. The exact award is dependent on the faculty member. These are normally at least financially equivalent to an associate instructor position. Like AI positions, these are 0.5 FTE (20 hour per week) positions with a stipend, fee scholarship, and health insurance.
Application Requirement,
Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA)
3 letters of reference
Identification of a prospective advisor
Statement of research interests
TOEFL or IELTS exams: for international students
Graduate Record Exam (GRE): optional
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
Domestic -$70
International – $70
