Overview
Each emphasis allows students to specialize in one of these fields and tailor classes within that emphasis to fit their interest beyond the core courses within the program.
As a student majoring in geography at Northwest, you learn the importance and impacts of space, the uniqueness of places and regions, and how humans and environment interact.
The major in Geography from the Northwest Missouri State University focuses on culture and regional geography with a wide range of tropical and regional courses available. Students will develop physical geography expertise in areas like geomorphology, atmospheric processes and sustainability. The major also teaches skills in analyzing, planning and critical thinking to prepare you for success in your career.
More than 95% of students who graduated with a degree in geography obtained employment or continued their education within six months after graduation.
Career Opportunities
The following is a listing of common positions for graduates with a geography major:
- Cartography Technician
- Geography Information Systems Analyst
- Retail Analyst
- Homeland Security
- Mapping Technician
- Urban Planning
- Precision Agriculture
- Graduate School in Geography
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- GIS Elective
- Regional Geography course
- Geographic Thought & Research
- Systematic Geography
- Senior Seminar in Geography
- Regional Geography Course
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Geography View 470 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- International application for admission
- Application fee of $75 in U.S. currency
- Official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended.
- Copy of passport
- Bank statement
- Northwest statement of support form
- English proficiency exam score report
- GRE and/or GMAT score reports
- ACT/SAT scores
Tuition Fee
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International
17524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17524 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
National
17524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17524 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
10297 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10297 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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