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MA Geography & Environmental Systems

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Graduate School at UMBC

Program Overview

The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems is at the interface between natural science, social science, public policy, engineering and information technology, with faculty who have background and collaborative relationships in both research and teaching related to all of these areas. The Department offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree. Both non-thesis and thesis M.S. options are available. The program has three foci, reflecting the expertise and research interests of our faculty. All three have a common set of core courses; the remainder of each students' academic program will be selected in consultation with faculty mentors. (1) Environmental Systems, including water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes; (2) Human Geography, with an emphasis on coupled human-natural systems including the impacts of human activities on the environment, the socioeconomic consequences of environmental degradation, and environmental policy; (3) Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, focusing on training students in the application of geospatial analysis to improve understanding of changing spatial patterns in the natural and human environment.

Program Key Stats

$48,616 (Annual Fees)



81 %

Eligibility Criteria


80
500
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

GPA & Transcripts, The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or "B" average when applying. Standardized Tests (GRE). Language Requirement. Transfer of Credit. Some programs require additional evidence of ability to succeed in the respective graduate program. These assessment tools may include a portfolio, an interview or other assessment means.

Career Options

  • Compliance Officer
  • Construction Site Safety Manager
  • Ergonomics Specialist
  • Environmental Scientist

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