Indiana,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geography in Indiana United States | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
|
Indiana United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,932
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science program mandates students to fulfill a 15-credit specialization in GIS/Cartography, Regional Planning, or Environmental Planning. Each specialization consists of two core courses along with elective options.
IUP's Geography and Regional Planning Department provides graduate studies culminating in a Master of Science degree in geographical sciences and planning. This MS program equips students for diverse professional paths as geographers in sectors like business, government, research, environmental agencies, and planning institutions, or for pursuing doctoral studies elsewhere. The curriculum focuses on building expertise in geographic tools, content, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks.
Program alumni secure positions with state and federal agencies, municipal and regional planning bodies, private consulting and engineering companies, corporate enterprises, and academic institutions. Understanding environmental systems, planning sector dynamics, and geographic information systems enhances graduates' career prospects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All international students must have their official transcripts from non-US universities reviewed by an external educational credential evaluation organization, such as World Education Services or another member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services foreign educational credential evaluation services. Candidates must submit course-by-course evaluations of their degree(s).
International students must send official transcripts directly to the educational credential evaluation organization for review. This evaluation process can take three to six weeks, and costs associated with the evaluation are the student's responsibility. IUP cannot forward official transcripts to educational credential evaluation organizations.
Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization:
Degrees from US universities,
US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.),
Select offshore IUP programs,
Exchange partners, and
Select IUP agents.
IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652
Cambridge English Qualifications 179
Duolingo English Test 110
Pearson PTE 53
GTEC 1280
International students must send official transcripts directly to the educational credential evaluation organization for review. This evaluation process can take three to six weeks, and costs associated with the evaluation are the student's responsibility. IUP cannot forward official transcripts to educational credential evaluation organizations.
Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization:
Degrees from US universities,
US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.),
Select offshore IUP programs,
Exchange partners, and
Select IUP agents.
IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652
Cambridge English Qualifications 179
Duolingo English Test 110
Pearson PTE 53
GTEC 1280
Tuition
USD
13,932