San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geography - Watershed 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 fire ecology, geospatial analysis, water resource management, wildlife conservation, energy strategy, agricultural sustainability, business development, and equity advocacy. From employing cutting-edge mapping tools to engaging directly with communities, geographers address critical social and ecological challenges.
Our Geography Department actively cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that appreciates and celebrates every individual in our academic community. We embrace diversity across racial, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, national, spiritual, ideological, generational, physical, gender identity, and orientation spectrums.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students in this program will acquire and apply valuable skills in techniques such as geographic information systems (GIS), specialized applications of GIS in big data analytics and business location decisions, computer programming for GIS and spatial data bases, spatial database management, computer cartography, and/or remote sensing. Completing a thesis in GIScience provides the student with an opportunity to gain experience in real world applications or to further investigate more theoretical concepts.
A minimum of 30 units of which not more than six may be in disciplines other than geography and at least 15 units from 600- and 700-numbered courses in geography
Geography 700 and 701
A thesis in the area of geographic information science (Geography 799A)
Fifteen units from the following list of geographic information science courses: Geography 581 through 585, 589, 591 through 594, 683 through 688L, 780
Additional 500-, 600-, and 700-level coursework determined in consultation with the student's thesis advisor.
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 which not more than six may be in disciplines other than geography and at least 15 units from 600- and 700-numbered courses in geography
Geography 700 and 701
A thesis in the area of geographic information science (Geography 799A)
Fifteen units from the following list of geographic information science courses: Geography 581 through 585, 589, 591 through 594, 683 through 688L, 780
Additional 500-, 600-, and 700-level coursework determined in consultation with the student's thesis advisor.
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