The graduate program in Geography , one of the first established west of the Mississippi River, is now more than a century old.  We offer students considerable flexibility in designing programs tailored to their individual interests and career goals. 

Graduate degrees in Geography include the Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geography.

Particularly strong programs exist in:

1. Geographic Information Science, capitalizing on the strengths and facilities of the Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (CALMIT)
2. Historical and Human Geography, whose foci include historical settlement, land use, environmental perception, Native American studies, Great Plains studies, modern population and settlement patterns, and political behavior
3. Natural Resources, where graduate students can pursue interdisciplinary studies in conservation biology, water resources, natural hazards, climatology and related areas in conjunction with faculty of the School of Natural Resources
4. Community and Regional Planning, a cross-disciplinary PhD combining strengths of the Faculty of Geography and the faculty of Community and Regional Planning. 

Students seeking admission to the MA program should have a Bachelor's degree in geography or a cognate field.  The MA degree requires 24 hours of coursework, plus a thesis (or 36 hours without a thesis) and a written examination.  

Students seeking admission to the PhD program should have a Master's degree in geography or a related field (with thesis).  Approximately 36 hours of coursework are necessary, plus a dissertation, written and oral comprehensives and proficiency in one research tool. 

Graduate teaching assistantships are available for qualified students.  In addition, research assistantships are often available for Geography students from the various Centers within the School of Natural Resources.   Assistantships provide 12 hours of free tuition each semester, and basic individual student health insurance at a reduced premium.  University fellowships are available to persons with outstanding qualifications.

For additional details, please visit the Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy in Geography web pages or please download the brochure on Degree Programs in Geography.