Geography, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Geography Core 1 | ||
| GEOG 5001 | Professional Development in Geography | 1 |
| GEOG 5413 | History and Philosophy of Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 5403 | Current Geographic Research | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following: | 6 | |
| Geographic Analysis I | ||
| Geographic Renderings in Qualitative Methods | ||
| Mixed Methods in Field Research | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 13 | |
| Elective Coursework inside Geography | ||
| Select 15-27 hours focused in: Nature-Society Dynamics, Cultural-Historical Geography, or 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.
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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 2025-2026 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.