Programs : Master's
Graduate study at San Diego State University has long been characterized by a close, collegial working relationship between students and faculty. A flexible curriculum, complemented by careful advising, permits the Department to design a program tailored to the professional and educational goals of each masters candidate. San Diego State University now offers three degrees at the master's level. These degrees provide the essential education, technical training and creative experience necessary for professional activity including college-level teaching.
Admission to the Program
Except under special circumstances, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and a combined quantitative and verbal GRE score of 1000 or higher. This GPA is based on all work leading to the bachelor's degree and subsequent post-baccalaureate coursework. In addition, all qualified applications will be distributed to members of the department to determine if any faculty are willing to serve as interim advisors for the applicant. Applicants must have a faculty sponsor in order to be admitted to the department.
General Requirements for the Master's Degree
In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master's degree, the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 units of upper division and graduate courses selected with the approval of the M.A./M.S. Advising Committee. The department requires students to complete all degree requirements within seven years of the semester that they entered the Master's program.
Deficiencies and Prerequisites
Students who have limited background in Geography may be required to complete specified courses in addition to the minimum 30 units required for the master's degrees. Students will be informed of any deficiency requirements on admission into the program.
Information
Guide to Completing the Masters Program in Geography
For more information on our Masters Program, contact Dr. Edward Aguado, Master's Coordinator; office SH-310,
phone 619-594-5930, email: aguado@mail.sdsu.edu.
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