San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geography - Geographic Information Science in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,812
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
A Geography degree focusing on Environment, Society, and Technology equips you with knowledge and abilities for various professional paths. Graduates enter diverse sectors including wildfire ecology, satellite imagery analysis, geographic information systems, water resource conservation, animal habitat preservation, sustainable energy development, agricultural sustainability, business analytics, and equity advocacy. Whether employing cutting-edge mapping tools or engaging directly with communities, geographers address critical social and ecological challenges. The Geography Department prioritizes creating an inclusive space that celebrates and uplifts every member of our academic community. We embrace differences across racial, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, national, spiritual, ideological, generational, physical, gender identity, and sexual orientation spectrums. Our graduate programs maintain a tradition of collaborative mentorship between scholars and professors. With adaptable course offerings and personalized guidance, we craft individualized academic plans aligned with each master's student's aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students in our Master of Arts (M.A.) program focus on a range of topics within human, environmental, and physical geography. There are two required courses in the M.A. program: one in geographic research design (Geog. 700) and the other in geographic theory (Geog. 701). Beyond this, with the help of a faculty advisor, M.A. students develop a program of study designed to support a thesis research topic. Diverse faculty interests make possible a wide variety of specializations in human, environmental and physical geography.
A minimum of 30 units of courses numbered 500 or above as approved by the geography department master's advising committee. At least 24 of these units must be from the geography department.
A minimum of 18 of the 30 units of coursework must be 600- or 700-level courses.
Geography 700 and 701, normally taken during the first two semesters.
Completion of Geography 799A (Thesis)
Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
A minimum of 30 units of courses numbered 500 or above as approved by the geography department master's advising committee. At least 24 of these units must be from the geography department.
A minimum of 18 of the 30 units of coursework must be 600- or 700-level courses.
Geography 700 and 701, normally taken during the first two semesters.
Completion of Geography 799A (Thesis)
Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
17,812