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2025-2026 University Catalog

Geography, Geographic Information Science Concentration, M.S.


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(Academic Plan Code: 112990MSS)

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees , the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 units of upper division and graduate courses selected with the approval of the master’s advising committee. The department requires students to complete all degree requirements within seven years of the semester that they entered the M.S. program.

A Minimum of 30 Units


A minimum of 30 units of which not more than six may be in disciplines other than geography and at least 15 units from 600- and 700-numbered courses in geography.

Thesis


A thesis in the area of geographic information science (3 units)

Additional Courses


(7-9 units)

Geographic Information Science Courses


(6 units)

Advanced Coursework


Additional 6-8 units of 500-, 600-, and 700-level coursework determined in consultation with the student’s thesis adviser.

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