University General Course Catalog 2012-2013 
    
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Geography, M.S.


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The Department of Geography offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Geography. Department faculty members promote the integration of physical, human, cultural, and resource geography. The Department houses the office of the Nevada State Climatologist, the Geographic Alliance in Nevada, a geospatial and two physical geography laboratories, one for Palynology, the other for Dendrochronology. The Department has facilities for computer mapping and Geographic Information Systems. Students should read the Graduate School  section of the catalog and contact the Department for additional information.

Applications for acceptance into the Geography graduate programs are sent to the Graduate School, and must include: (a) a graduate admission application form, including fees; (b) an official copy of GRE scores; and (c) official college transcripts. Applicants must also send to the department a statement of purpose and goals and three recommendation letters. Applications received in full by February 1st will be considered for the Fall semester.

Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Geography must satisfy the general requirements of the Graduate School. Two degree plans are available: Plan A (31 credit) includes a thesis on original research; Plan B (36 credits) replaces the thesis with a professional paper. The student advisor is always the Committee Chair and a full-time Geography faculty member.

I. Plan A includes a research thesis (31 units). Minimum requirements are:


A. Required Courses (15 units)


B. Elective Courses (16 units)


 See advisor for list of courses.

II. Plan B -Non-Thesis (36 units). Minimum requirements are:


A. Required Courses (11 units)


B. Elective Courses (25 units)


See advisor for list of courses.

Note(s):


*To be taken in the first semester of residence at the university.

**To be selected among a list of Geography and non-Geography classes. This list is updated constantly and available from the Department.

***At least 18 credits (including the required 6) need to be at the 700-level.

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