The program in Geography at the University of Southern Mississippi provides students with the opportunity to explore geospatial techniques and analysis, area studies and international development, land-use and landcover change, historical-cultural geography, nature-society relationships, environmental analysis, resource management, and coastal systems.
Geography, B.Sc.
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- 48 monthsDuration
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Overview
Geographers focus on a wide range of themes, including geospatial technologies, weather and climate change, land use and resource management, environmental analysis, planning, sustainability science, landscape study, and socio-cultural processes. Geographical research on global change is contributing to our understanding of some of the most pressing challenges that face our planet today.
What Will I Learn?
Geography students at the University of Southern Mississippi can specialize in geographic information systems, sustainable development, physical geography, biogeography, and human-environment processes. Students who major in geography are well prepared for a wide range of professional careers. Many of our alumni have gone on to forge successful careers in geographic information sciences, environmental analysis, and urban planning.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 124 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sources, Techniques and Analysis in Geography
- Cultural Systems in the Environment
- Map Reading and Cartography
- Contemporary Issues in Geography Seminar
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
71The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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525The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Recommended score: 2.5
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Freshman applicants should submit the following:
- USM Application or Common Application
- $40 application fee
- Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
- Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
- Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)
Tuition Fee
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10896 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10896 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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In-State Applies to you
8896 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8896 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for West Hattiesburg
- 800 - 1300 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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