Apply an advanced geotechnical degree doing environmental field work across the globe or enter a variety of dynamic careers from environmental law to geospatial-intelligence.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus (In Person)
Why Major in Mathematics at Georgia Southern?
- Combine technical expertise with critical field work in settings all over the world.
- Enter a growing career field with opportunities in environmental management, public health, logistics, intelligence and research.
- Complete your degree with either a thesis or non-thesis option.
- Choose from a wide array of experiences, including analyzing climate change impacts on barrier islands, examining environmental change in Latin America, and developing warning systems for hydrometeorologic hazards in the Italian Alps.
At Georgia Southern’s College of Science and Mathematics we challenge students to not only achieve academic and technical excellence, but to apply their knowledge to the real world in impactful ways. Our M.S. in Applied Geography is just such a program—equipping graduates for advanced study and meaningful careers. Technology has made geospatial data critical to a number of growing industries, from urban planning and logistics to military intelligence to public health.
While pursuing their degree, masters students in the M.S. in Applied Geography program will also have the opportunity to work alongside faculty doing critical research in climate change and environmental impact. Whether you want to continue your academic career or enter the professional world, our M.S. in Applied Geography will put you on the right path.
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What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Applied Geography?
Mathematical knowledge and the logical, solution-oriented thinking that accompanies it are increasingly essential to a number of modern industries, including economics, logistics, analytics and healthcare.
Where our graduates work:
- Terracon
- United Consulting (Civil Engineering)
- Fulton County Schools
- Georgia Environmental Protection Division
- State of Georgia
- US Army
- ADP
- Arcadis
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Davey Resource Group, Inc.
- ECS Limited
- Esri
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- HydroGeoLogic, Inc.
- National Park Service
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Resolute Environmental & Water Resources Consulting
- Stantec
What our graduates do:
- Geologist
- Geographic Information Systems Analyst
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Geographic Information Systems Coordinator
- Geographic Information Systems Technician
- Geospatial Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Business Owner/Engineer
- Chief Executive Officer
What You’ll Learn
As a masters student in applied geography you have the option to complete your degree via either a thesis or non-thesis option. Core classes include instruction in geographic thought, spatial analysis, and geographic research and methods. Major electives include:
- Global Climate Change
- Cultural and Political Ecology
- Applications in Social Science
- Geospatial Techniques and Applications
- Frontiers in Geospatial Science
Find Your Way
Have questions? Get academic guidance from the COSM Advisement Center or the Academic Success Center. Or apply for a mentorship from the Graduate Peer Mentors and Fellows Program.
Facilities and Equipment
At GSU we’re proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities and scientific equipment for our students and faculty. For details and more information go here.
Read Past Theses
To read completed theses of former M.S.A.G. graduate students go here.
Learn About Your Representation and Support
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is committed to representing and supporting the interests of all current and prospective graduate students at Georgia Southern University and seeks to support scholarly activities as well as promote social opportunities for the development of graduate students.
Take Action
Students are selected for the Master of Science in Applied Geography degree program on a competitive basis. Meeting minimum requirements include:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of the TOEFL or IELTS Exam with scores sent to the College of Graduate Studies (international students only).
- A statement of purpose explaining the reasons for pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Geography.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Typically, applicants will have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate coursework.
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $50 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual-enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply as a First-Year Student Transfer to Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialists and doctorate degrees.
Student Feature
Ifeanyi Eze is a first year graduate student in the Applied Geography Master’s Program. He completed his undergraduate studies in Applied Geophysics at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. He is currently exploring the impact of natural groundwater on seagreass dieback on Florida Bay, through the integration of Electrical Resistivity and Geospatial Data Analysis.
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Take the Next Step
Enter a field ripe with opportunities and begin a career in applied geography.
Contact Us
School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability
P.O. Box 8149
Statesboro, GA 30460
912-478-5361
sees@georgiasouthern.edu
Graduate Program Director
Christine Hladik, PhD
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460-8149
Phone: 912-478-5361
chladik@georgiasouthern.edu