Texas State University-San Marcos

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Applied Geography / M.A.Geo. - Geography;Master of Applied Geography / M.A.Geo. - Geography - Land/Area Development and Management;Master of Applied Geography / M.A.Geo. - Geography - Resource and Enviromental Studies;Master of Applied Geography / M.A.Geo. - Geography - Cartography / Geographic Informantion Systems

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Applied Geography degree program is designed to train 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, land use planning, location analysis, land management, transportation systems planning, applied physical geography, geographic aspects of environmental law, cartography, and computer analysis. The degree is intended to provide terminal training to prepare the student for middle management employment, but the research and analysis skills which aretaught in the program are also excellent background for the student who intends to proceed to doctoral work.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Town

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above