Geography, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Geography Core 1 | ||
GEOG 5001 | Professional Development in Geography | 1 |
GEOG 5303 | Geographic Analysis I | 3 |
GEOG 5413 | History and Philosophy of Geography | 3 |
GEOG 5403 | Current Geographic Research | 3 |
GEOG 6313 | Mixed Methods in Field Research | 3 |
Hours Subtotal | 13 | |
Elective Coursework inside Geography | ||
Select 15-27 hours focused in cultural/historical geography, natural resource management, and geospatial technologies. | ||
Elective Coursework outside Geography | ||
Select 9-15 hours of courses that complement the student's research track and align with the chosen specialty | ||
Dissertation (required minimum 15 hours) 1 | ||
Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
Hours Subtotal | 47 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
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Combined coursework and dissertation hours to total 60 hours.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.