{"id":476,"date":"2016-12-16T13:56:51","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T18:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/geography\/?page_id=476"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:11:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:11:34","slug":"masters-degree-in-geography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/geography\/degrees\/masters-degree-in-geography\/","title":{"rendered":"Master’s Degree in Geography – Enroll Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who needs a Master’s Degree in Geography from Marshall University? We have students who are AP Human Geography teachers, community college professors, GIS analysts, natural resource and environmental scientists as well as traditional research-based graduate students. Our degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. We welcome you to come to campus as a traditional in-person learner OR pursue your master’s degree 100% online.<\/p>\n

Marshall University undergraduate seniors can enter our Accelerated Master’s Degree (AMD) program and take a few graduate courses to get a head start on graduate school. This AMD program makes it possible for them to earn their master’s degree in one year after their bachelor’s degree. Can you earn your degree in one year if you are not a Marshall undergraduate? Yes, the course rotation will permit this, but you would shoulder a heavy load for fall, spring, and summer and would have to carefully select courses to complete all requirements in that short time frame. The typical graduate student finishes in 1.5-2 years. For some students, even this speed is too quick with their other responsibilities, so they take longer, up to the maximum of 7 years.<\/p>\n

The M.A. degree is for students interested in human geography or geography education, while the M.S. is suitable for students interested in GIScience, environmental geography, and\/or weather\/climate. Both the M.S. and M.A. degree options prepare the graduate for professional employment or advanced work at the doctoral level. In coordination with their advisor, students may choose to either: 1) complete a capstone course GEO679 focusing on Career Advancement, Reflection on the degree completion experience, and a Comprehensive Exam or 2) write a thesis GEO681. The majority of our majors pursue the capstone course GEO679 option. The thesis option is the best choice for students wishing to engage in geographical research projects or in preparation for entrance into a doctoral program.<\/p>\n

The Master’s degree in Geography (M.A. or M.S.) requires 34 credit hours and is offered on campus or 100% online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Master of Arts in Geography<\/h2>\n

The Master of Arts in Geography (M.A.) is popular among 1) school teachers (especially those teaching AP Human Geography<\/a>); 2) community college professors; and 3) those seeking to work in human systems (cultures, economies, cities) expressed spatially.<\/p>\n

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Master of Science in Geography<\/h2>\n

The Master of Science in Geography (M.S.) is popular among GIS professionals or students pursuing meteorology or environmental studies.<\/p>\n

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Master’s degree applicants should follow the admissions process described at www.marshall.edu\/graduate. In addition, applicants must:<\/p>\n