Master of Applied Geography
M.A.Geo Master of Applied Geography
33 MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS
100% Online Program
Overview
The Master of Applied Geography with a concentration in geographic education degree is an outstanding opportunity for current and prospective teachers of geography, AP Human Geography, social studies, and earth and environmental science to advance their knowledge and effectiveness as an educator.
The courses in this online degree program were designed by Texas State’s internationally recognized faculty members in geography education. The degree program is based on cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art approaches to teaching, learning, and professional development in geography. Course topics include active learning, geospatial technologies, and spatial thinking, curriculum and standards, online professional development, field-based learning, geography jobs and careers, and inquiry-based teaching.
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Program Mission
The mission of the Department of Geography is to offer students educational experiences of the highest quality and to conduct meaningful and vital research. The department is committed to outstanding teaching and scholarly activities within the framework of academic freedom and the diversity of ideas and is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and to public service. The department stresses the theoretical and applied realms of geography in all of its curricula, leads the discipline with innovative applied work, and actively seeks to recruit top students nationally and internationally.
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Career Options
M.A.Geo graduates typically pursue professional careers in environmental management, physical and environmental geography, and planning. The 100% online M.A.Geo in Geographic Education is perfect for geography and social studies teachers who want to enrich their geographic knowledge in teaching and learning.
Career Outlook Statistics
Advanced Recognition
Ranked 1st in Texas and 13th in the nation as a “best value for the money” program by College Factual (2019). More than 60% of Ph.D. holders in geographic education nationwide in the last 15 years are alumni of the department.