专业概况
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The master's program in Geography is based on students' interests and faculty expertise. Each graduate student’s planned program of study is custom-designed to provide the best possible preparation for the career or future PhD study chosen by the student.
Program Emphases:
Students enrolled in the M.S. in Geography program may emphasize any of the following areas:
- urban and regional planning
- environmental studies
- travel and tourism
- cultural and world regional geography
- computer mapping or geographic information systems
Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:
The graduate program in Geography strives to achieve the following goals:
- to create an environment in which students learn about the breadth, depth, and complexity of the human experience through the study of Geography;
- to produce students who have an informed appreciation and understanding of geographical thought, its philosophical background and debates, and the interpretation of geographical literature;
- to produce graduates who have an informed appreciation and understanding of the research methods in geography and the social sciences in general by completing a research thesis or project under academic supervision and guidance; and
- to prepare students for professional careers or further studies and research in Geography.
Each Geography MS graduate on completion of their degree will have achieved the following learning outcomes to a satisfactory level as judged by the appropriate performance indicators established for use in the program assessment of student achievement.
- demonstrate an ability to develop a research proposal and carry out independent research
- have an in-depth understanding and mastery of the literature in Geography and in at least one geographic subfield
- demonstrate an ability to present and defend research work in oral, written and graphic forms
- demonstrate technical skills in the collection, analysis and mapping of geographic data, critical-thinking skills, plus written and verbal communication skills
- apply geographic knowledge and skills to a range of problems faced by businesses, industry, government, etc.
- write effectively and persuasively about the key principles, theories, and issues of geography, especially in the student's area of specialization; thesis plan A students will be able to write at an advanced scholarly level.
所属院系
进入哪个院系学习？ College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
中国学生入学要求
为来自中国的学生设计 Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 (some programs require a 3.00) on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work is required. TOEFL with a score of no less than 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT); a 6.5 on the IELTS is also acceptable.
课程信息
学制：全日制(30 学分)
学费：US$26,072.00 (¥ 165,867) /年
开学时间：2022九月
申请截止日期：
留学地点：College of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesWillard-DiLoreto Hall, Room D 303,NEW BRITAIN,Connecticut,06050, United States
