Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Geography | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingInstructingWritingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such

Technology

Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Match confidence: medium25-1126.00	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Departmental or school-wide academic vision for philosophy and religion studies — set and communicate, shaping hiring priorities, research culture, and curricular direction at the institutional level.
Junior faculty and postdoctoral scholars — mentor and develop through structured observation, tenure-track guidance, and sustained professional sponsorship in research-intensive university environments.
External grant proposals and major research initiatives — lead the development and submission of, securing funding that advances the discipline and elevates the institution's scholarly reputation.
Cross-institutional collaborative research programs — establish and steward, fostering partnerships with peer universities, think tanks, and international scholarly networks in philosophy and theology.
Discipline-wide pedagogical innovations and instructional standards — champion and disseminate through publications, conference leadership, and invited workshops at national professional associations.
Institutional accreditation reviews and program self-studies — lead and represent the department in, demonstrating alignment between learning outcomes and regional or national standards.
High-profile public lectures and community education initiatives on ethics, justice, and religious thought — design and deliver, extending the university's intellectual influence into civic and policy arenas.
Scholarly journals, edited volumes, and book series in philosophy or religion — serve as editor or editorial board member, shaping the standards and directions of academic publishing in the field.
Institutional resource allocation decisions affecting faculty lines, course offerings, and research support — advise senior academic leadership on, grounding recommendations in evidence and strategic analysis.
Ethical and governance challenges facing higher education institutions — analyze and respond to at the organizational level, applying philosophical rigor and professional integrity to institutional decision-making.

Course Pathway

37 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

GEO 7415Geographic Applications of Remote Sensing

4 cr

GEO 7300Advanced Geographic Research Design

3 cr

GEO 7417Geographic Information Systems

4 cr

GEO 7301Advanced Quantitative Methods in Geography

3 cr

GEO 7418Technical Foundations and Methods in Geographic

4 cr

GEO 7304Qualitative Research Methods

3 cr

GEO 7419Advanced Techniques in Geographic Information Science

4 cr

GEO 7302Nature and Philosophy of Geography

3 cr

GEO 7430Field Methods

4 cr

GEO 7447Spatial Graphics in Geographic Education

4 cr

GEO 7305Historical Geography of the Environment

3 cr

GEO 7308Advanced Regional Field Studies

3 cr

GEO 7313Environmental Systems

3 cr

GEO 7316Remote Sensing and the Environment

3 cr

GEO 7318GIS and Environmental Geography

3 cr

GEO 7330Geography of Hazards

3 cr

GEO 7334Geographic Aspects of Water

3 cr

GEO 7341Urban Environment

3 cr

GEO 7342Theories and Methods in Geographic Education

3 cr

GEO 7344Seminar in Geographic Curriculum

3 cr

GEO 7346Standards and Assessment in Geography

3 cr

GEO 7349Population Geography

3 cr

GEO 7352Social Theory, Space, and Geography

3 cr

GEO 7361Advanced Geographic Information Systems

3 cr

GEO 7362Geographic Visualization

3 cr

GEO 7364Geocomputation

3 cr

GEO 7365Theoretical Cartography

3 cr

GEO 7366Advanced Topics in Remote Sensing

3 cr

GEO 7368Lidar and SfM Data Processing and Analysis

3 cr

GEO 7369Exploring Spatial Databases

3 cr

GEO 7370Advanced Seminar in Environmental Geography

3 cr

GEO 7371Advanced Seminar in Geographic Education

3 cr

GEO 7372Seminar in Geographic Information Science

3 cr

GEO 7390Independent Study

3 cr

GEO 3411Maps and Mapmaking

4 cr

GEO 5415Geographic Applications of Remote Sensing

4 cr

GEO 3301Research Methods in Geography

3 cr

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