Geography (MS)
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Summary
(Thesis Plan - 30 credits)(Alternate Plan Paper - 34 credits)
Catalog Year
2020-2021
Degree
Master of Science
Total Credits
34
Locations
Mankato
Program Requirements
Common Core
The history and development of geographic thought from ancient times to the late 20th century.
Prerequisites: none
Research/Methods Course(s)
Required of MS professional degree candidates. To acquaint students with the geographer's perspective and methods of inquiry; to examine types of geographic research; to develop student's ability in producing research papers; to give students experience in writing research papers and to provide students experience in professional oral presentation.
Prerequisites: none
Restricted Electives
Choose any 500/600 level elective courses in consultation with an advisor. 15 credits must by taken in Geography.Capstone Course
Select either Thesis or Alternate Plan Paper (APP)
Student culminating experience in lieu of a thesis.
Prerequisites: none
A culminating project related to basic or applied research
Prerequisites: none
