CIP Code: 45.0701

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Geography (Thesis Option)

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: Personal Statement

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Letters of Recommendation: Three

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Geography (Thesis Option)

Total Required (Minimum 30 Credits)

Required Courses (12 Credits)

*A maximum of 3 credits of 5998 and 3 credits of 5999 can be included in the minimum 30 credits required.

• GHY 5000 - Research Themes in Geography (3)
• GHY 5800 - Advanced Quantitative Methods in Geography (3)
• GHY 5998 - Thesis Preparation (1-3) *
• GHY 5999 - Thesis (1-3) *

Electives (18 Credits)

• 18 credits of approved graduate electives

Other Requirements for the MA in Geography (Thesis Option)

• Thesis: Required
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
• Comprehensive: Required
• Product of Learning: Not required