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Geography Master's
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2-3 years
Credit Hours:
36
Take on significant societal and environmental challenges.
Many problems facing society today have a geographical dimension. We offer a professional
program and a research program, which apply geographic concepts and techniques to
solve those problems.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Geography Master's?
By studying Geography at the University of North Texas, you learn to apply research methods and spatial and environmental problem-solving skills to:
- Address problems related to floods, droughts and other hazards
- Create plans for sustainable urban growth
- Evaluate effects of globalization and environmental change on human security
- Evaluate human impacts on ecosystems
- Find good locations and markets for business expansion
- Identify patterns in the spread of disease
- Plan and manage water, energy and other resources
You'll work with your major professor to construct a degree plan emphasizing a particular theme, such as:
- Applied Geomorphology
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Business Geography
- Globalization, Development and Cities
- Health and Medical Geography
- Urban Environmental Management
- Water Resources Management
Other themes include cultural ecology, ecosystem geography, and energy geography.
Marketable Skills
- Advanced information technology competence
- Research presentation
- Spatial approaches to socio-economic analyses
- Develop solutions to real-world problems
- Facility with quantitative data analysis
Geography Master's Highlights
The professional master's is a non-thesis, professional degree to build analytical
skills and enhance knowledge in geography. Students may pursue interests in any area
of geography including applied research in water resources, health, medical, and business
geography.
The research master's program provides a foundation in geography and helps students
develop into independent researchers through the master's thesis.
Our curriculum educates you in physical and human geography through required course
work, research and teaching experience, and numerous internship opportunities.
We house several specialized laboratories for studying archaeological science, earth
science, physical geology, geomorphology, hydrology, ecosystems, remote sensing and
GIS.
You can gain additional insights by interacting and researching with faculty members
from the School of Public Health at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth and
specialists in environmental science.
A Thesis Boot Camp and other specialized workshops are available through the Toulouse
Graduate School®. Many of the workshops are available online for your convenience.
What Can You Do With a Geography Master's?
A master's degree in geography will provide you with an in-depth education in the geological, environmental, and atmospheric elements of the physical world. Your required courses will teach you how to map out geographic locations by environmental characteristics, mathematical dimensions, and other physical features, such as population, landscape, or climate. You'll also learn about such sociological components of geography as cultural demographics, political climate, and environmental programs, like sustainable development and alternative energy.
There are several different careers that incorporate geography in various ways, such as geographers, economists, urban and regional planners, geoscientists, anthropologists, and archeologists.
Geography Master's Courses You Could Take
Research Design and Geographic Applications (3 hrs)
Themes in geographical research, application of scientific method in spatial problem-solving
and analysis.
Statistical Research Methods in Geography (3 hrs)
Application of fundamental statistical techniques to research in geography, including
human geographic, physical geographic and archaeological topics, emphasizing construction
of geography research papers and proposals that require the use of statistics.
Foundations of Geographic Thought (3 hrs)
Explores epistemological developments in the discipline of geography, including the
origins, development and diffusion of predominant ideas that form the foundation of
geography. Provides a grounding in contemporary geographic thought, focusing on diverse
ways that geographers go about explaining, interpreting and understanding the world
(i.e., epistemologies).
GIS for Applied Research (3 hrs)
Introduces basic geography and Geographic Information System (GIS) concepts and techniques
to enable comprehensive analyses of geospatial data. Integrates data from multiple
sources to address research in a variety of disciplines. Facilitates geospatial analyses
and mapping for integration into other university courses and research projects.
Statistical Research Methods in Geography (3 hrs)
Application of fundamental statistical techniques to research in geography, including
human geographic, physical geographic and archaeological topics, emphasizing construction
of geography research papers and proposals that require the use of statistics.
Foundations of Geographic Thought (3 hrs)
Explores epistemological developments in the discipline of geography, including the
origins, development and diffusion of predominant ideas that form the foundation of
geography. Provides a grounding in contemporary geographic thought, focusing on diverse
ways that geographers go about explaining, interpreting and understanding the world
(i.e., epistemologies).
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