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Master of Arts in Geography with Concentration in Resource Management and Environmental Planning San Francisco State University San Francisco State University, USA

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USD 16094

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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72%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The most common area of specialization within the Master of Arts in Geography is the Concentration in Resource Management and Environmental Planning.

This concentration affords opportunities for work in affiliated disciplines, and unofficial specializations in geographic techniques, physical geography, urban geography, environmental or land-use history and environmental analysis.

In general, the M.A. programs in Geography meet the academic needs of individuals seeking careers in environmental management and policy, urban and regional planning, Geographic Information Science (GIS/remote sensing) or as academics at the community college level, as well as students who wish to pursue doctoral studies elsewhere.  

The graduate curriculum balances breadth with depth.  Entering students without previous work in geography are required to take prerequisite courses in physical and human geography, as well as geographic techniques, plus two upper-division courses selected on advisement. 

All geography Masters' students must complete a foundation seminar in the scope and method of geography, as well as seminars in both physical and human geography (with necessary prerequisites.)  Additional seminars and upper-division coursework offer an opportunity for specialization.  

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate competence in understanding and critically evaluating geographic and related information and literature.
  • Design and complete an effective graduate level thesis or research project, demonstrating mastery in qualitative or quantitative analysis of a resource management and environmental planning research question.
  • Communicate effectively with peers and professionals within their field, exhibiting strong analytical writing, visual, and oral presentation skills.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 84 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Geography

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    72% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    16094

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    18999 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • The scholarship award ($1,500.00) will be disbursed during the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible students must be enrolled at least half time (6 units) during the Fall semester 2025 when the awarded funds will be disbursed to the student’s account.

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