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Northern Arizona University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Rural Geography, M.A. PO Box 15016 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5016 US   Phone: 1-928-523-2650   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Rural Geography On Campus   The Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation at Northern Arizona University offers a graduate program in Rural Geography. The Master of Arts in Rural Geography provides an advanced degree for geographers who will work in the area of rural, environmental, and small town analysis. The strength of the program and the faculty are in the areas of: -Rural, small town and Native American planning and development -Natural resource development in rural areas -Climate and geomorphology of arid lands and mountain regions -Geographic and public planning education -Recreation and tourism geography -Area studies: West and Southwest U.S., Colorado Plateau, East and Southeast Asia There is a growing need for professionals with skills that are particularly applicable to the needs of small towns, rural and natural areas, and Native American reservations. Graduates of the program will be able to fill positions in city, county, state, and regional planning and economic development agencies, and federal agencies such as the Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service, and U.S. Forest Service. The program also provides a solid background for students considering advanced professional or doctoral degrees. Three Emphasis Areas are offered in the Rural Geography M.A. Program: -Human Geography -Physical Geography -Community Planning     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees If you have a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, you are eligible to apply for admission to NAU as a graduate student.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1941  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3967  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $570  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13862  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable