Master of Applied Geography (M.A.Geo.) Major in Geography | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningActive LearningLearning StrategiesComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageGeographyEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologyMathematics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionNear Vision

Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, e
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGeographic information system

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCathode ray tube CRT projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesData loggersDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersDigitizersGlobal positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

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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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 Master's Degree)

Departmental or programmatic curriculum vision — articulate and lead, shaping the strategic direction of geography education across multiple degree levels at a postsecondary institution.
Research agendas in geography — establish and lead at a programmatic or center level, securing external funding and guiding teams of junior faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate researchers.
Scholarly publications, edited volumes, and funded research portfolios — produce at a level that defines or advances a subdisciplinary conversation within the national and international geography community.
Faculty pedagogical development — mentor and evaluate junior colleagues in instructional design, assessment practice, and scholarly writing within a research-intensive geography department.
Academic conference programs, journal editorial boards, and professional association committees — lead or serve in governance roles that shape disciplinary norms and standards.
Institutional policies on academic standards, assessment integrity, and curriculum approval — influence and draft through faculty governance bodies and administrative partnerships.
Innovative instructional methodologies integrating geospatial technology, field-based learning, and digital scholarship — champion and institutionalize across the department to elevate teaching quality.
Cross-institutional and interdisciplinary collaborations in geographic research and education — initiate and sustain, negotiating partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and peer universities.
Strategic enrollment, resource allocation, and program accreditation processes — advise senior administration using data-informed judgment grounded in deep knowledge of geographic education needs.
Emerging societal challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and geopolitical shifts — translate into publicly engaged scholarship, policy briefs, and media contributions that extend the university's influence beyond the academy.

Course Pathway

24 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

GEO 5419Geographic Information Systems II

4 cr

GEO 5424GPS and GIS

4 cr

GEO 5430Field Methods

4 cr

GEO 5300Applied Research Design and Techniques

3 cr

GEO 5680Internship

6 cr

GEO 5301Multivariate Quantitative Methods

3 cr

GEO 5304Qualitative Research Methods

3 cr

GEO 5309Geographical Analysis

3 cr

GEO 5335Directed Research

3 cr

GEO 5308Regional Field Studies

3 cr

GEO 5312Managing Urbanization

3 cr

GEO 5313Environmental Studies

3 cr

GEO 5314Geographic Elements of Environmental Law

3 cr

GEO 5315Geographic Analysis of Global Issues

3 cr

GEO 5316Applied Physical Geography

3 cr

GEO 5317Seminar in Applied Human Geography

3 cr

GEO 5318Environment Problems of the U.S.-Mexico Border

3 cr

GEO 3301Research Methods in Geography

3 cr

GEO 5190Independent Study

1 cr

GEO 5290Independent Study

2 cr

GEO 5390Independent Study

3 cr

GEO 5418Geographic Information Systems I

4 cr

GEO 2426Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

4 cr

GEO 3411Maps and Mapmaking

4 cr

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