M.A.Geo Geographic Information Science
33 Credit Hours
Hybrid program
Overview
The Master of Applied Geography (M.A.Geo.) degree program is designed to prepare geographers to use their skills and background knowledge to solve real-world problems with geographic dimensions. Applied Geography includes such sub-fields as environmental management, geographic education, GIS, cartography, land use planning, location analysis, land management, transportation systems planning, applied physical geography, geographic aspects of environmental law, and spatial modeling.
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SACSCOC Accreditation
Texas State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commissions on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees, including those offered through distance learning. The Master of Master of Applied Geography is offered by Texas State University and is part of the university's accredited programs.
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Career Prospects
M.A.Geo graduates typically pursue professional careers in environmental management, GIScience, physical and environmental geography, and planning. Alumni work in the private or public sector, in federal agencies or research centers, or have continued to the Ph.D. level.
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