Geography & Environmental Planning

Towson University

United States of America, Towson

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Towson University

United States of America , Towson

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 45

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,400 / year

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Geography & Environmental Planning

About

Degree: Master of Arts
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/geography/gradgeography/

Program Director: Jeremy Tasch
Phone: 410-704-4270
Email: [email protected]

The program prepares graduates for either doctoral programs or a variety of geographically oriented applied positions in private business and government agencies. The program develops a broad knowledge of physical and human geography as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize spatial data and information from a number of fields.

The Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Planning has two options: Thesis and Non-Thesis.

Accelerated Bachelor's-Master's Program

Students may also earn an M.A. in Geography and Environmental Planning through the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning's accelerated bachelor's to master's program. This program allows students to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in a shorter time frame.

All students enrolled in the graduate program must demonstrate proficiency in research. Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis option. All non-thesis students must complete a final research project.

Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for information on the accelerated bachelor's-master's program.

To prepare graduates for a variety of geographically-oriented applied positions in private business and government agencies and for doctoral programs.
To provide a broad knowledge of physical and human geography.
To teach students to analyze and synthesize spatial data and information from a number of fields.
To teach students to perform independent research on current issues.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 50,400

Application Fee

USD 45

How to Apply

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.