地理科学硕士

地理硕士是通往地理高级职业或博士学位的绝佳途径。地理硕士是研究型学位，为与教师和其他研究生合作提供了极好的机会。硕士课程以论文为高潮，由学生在其顾问和委员会的指导下发展。硕士学生有资格获得教学和研究补助金。这些职位是竞争性授予的，包括学费减免和补贴的健康保险。顾问可能希望掌握统计，GIS，制图，写作和数学方面的基本知识–请咨询您的潜在顾问，以了解有关先决条件的更多信息。地理MS和MSGIS可以在两年内完成。
The Geography MS is a great avenue to an advanced career in Geography, or to a PhD. The Geography MS is research-focused degree that provides excellent opportunities to collaborate with faculty and with other grad students. The MS culminates with a thesis, which students develop under the guidance of their advisor and committee. MS students are eligible to receive teaching and research assistantship funding. These positions are awarded on a competitive basis and include a tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance. Advisors may expect basic proficiencies in statistics, GIS, cartography, writing, and mathematics consult your prospective advisor to learn more about prerequisites.<br><br>The course requirements for the Geography MS are designed to be flexible, allowing you to specialize in the area of your interest. All students are required to take GEOG 6000 (Advanced Geographical Data Analysis) and GEOG 6961 (Geographic Thought and Inquiry). Two research courses (e.g. seminars) can be taken from a variety of offerings, and students can fill the remaining elective requirements from courses in Geography or from other departments at the University of Utah.