Whether interested in weather and climatology, urban planning or cartography, studying geography in a Ph.D. program is a way to fulfill your interest. Geography is also a field in which you may combine interests such as those listed above. Before applying to any program, be aware that you will probably be required to complete the Graduate Record Examination, or GRE.
Kansas State University
At Kansas State University, students in the Ph.D. program must have a master's degree prior to completion of the first semester of doctoral study. However, you do not have to have previous coursework in geography to apply. The program is complete at 60 hours or more of study with 30 in courses and 30 in dissertation research.
Kansas State University
Graduate School
103 Fairchild Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6900
k-state.edu/artsci
Portland State University
The Ph.D. program for geography at Portland State University is offered in conjunction with the Environmental Science and Management Program. This program combines several disciplines: biology, chemistry, civil engineering, economics, geography, geology and physics. Students with bachelor's degrees in areas other than geography are allowed to apply, but they must complete specific courses in geography before admission or before the end of the first year.
Portland State University
Geography Department
Portland, OR 97207
800-547-8887
pdx.edu/clas
Rutgers University
Students from backgrounds other than geography can apply to the geography doctoral program at Rutgers University. Students may apply with either a bachelor's degree or a master's degree. Before graduating, doctoral students will have completed 24 research credit hours and 48 hours of coursework.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Department of Geography
B254 Lucy Stone Hall
54 Joyce Kilmer Ave.
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-932-7711
http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu
Syracuse University
Seventy two credit hours, with 60 in coursework and 12 in dissertation research, are required for the Ph.D. program in geography at Syracuse University. Students with master's degrees are allowed to apply, but they must complete at least 30 credit hours in residence at Syracuse, and they must take all courses in the Syracuse master's program if equivalents haven't been taken previously.
Maxwell School of Syracuse University
Department of Geography
144 Eggers Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-4492
syr.edu/gradschool/index.html
Texas State University-San Marcos
The Ph.D. program at Texas State University offers three specializations: environmental geography, geographic environment and geographic information science. Admission to the Ph.D. program requires a master's degree in geography or a similar program. You will need to complete 31 credit hours of coursework and 15 credit hours of dissertation preparation.
Texas State University-San Marcos
Department of Geography
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-245-2581
liberalarts.txstate.edu
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University offers four areas of specialization for geography doctoral candidates: urban, regional and global Systems; GIS and spatial analysis; environment and society; and atmospheric and climatic studies. Ph.D. candidates must complete two courses that deal with theories and methodologies, as well as all of the prerequisites to get into these courses.
Ohio State University
Department of Geography
1036 Derby Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-9444
http://sbs.osu.edu
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Prior experience in geography, whether through a degree program or by taking a certain set of courses, is required for admission into the University of Nebraska, Lincoln's geography Ph.D. program. Students can choose from several areas of emphasis, including GIScience, human geography, historical-cultural geography and environmental studies. Students will complete 90 hours total for the Ph.D. These include: 30 hours from the master's degree; 36 additional hours of coursework; 24 hours of dissertation preparation; and nine hours of research courses.
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
School of Natural Resources
306 Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege St.
Lincoln, NE 68583
402-472-2878
unl.edu/gradstudies
University of Nevada, Reno
To get into the University of Nevada, Reno Ph.D. program for geography, students must have completed a master's degree in geography or similar field of study. The program is complete after 72 hours of courses, of which 24 credit hours are taken during completion of the master's degree.
University of Nevada, Reno
College of Science
Department of Geography
Reno, NV 89557
775-784-6869
www.mines.unr.edu/mackay
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