Overview

The graduate program in Geography at West Virginia University offers two degrees:

Master of Arts in Geography (MA)

The MA program offers both a thesis and a project track. The thesis is an in-depth research investigation, whereas the project is a structured, one-semester activity. The choice between the thesis and project is normally made in the second semester of graduate study. An MA requires 30 hours of academic credit, and normally takes two years to complete.
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD)

The PhD is an advanced research degree, with coursework, comprehensive exams, and a major research investigation. Students are expected to be well-grounded in the one or more of the Geography Program's three areas of specialization. The PhD requires 54 hours of academic credit, and typically takes four years of full-time study.

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Geography Graduate Program Named WV Program of Excellence - AGAIN! - 20 October 2008
The graduate program in Geography has been designated a University System of West Virginia Board of Trustees Program of Excellence....
Hessl Awarded NSF Grant for Research on Climate Change and Fire in Mongolia - 30 September 2008
Amy Hessl, Associate Professor of Geography was recently awarded $191,138 from the National Science Foundation to investigate whether recent warming has caused a change in wildfires in northern Mon...
McCusker Awarded NSF Grant for Climate Change Work in Malawi - 30 September 2008
Brent McCusker, a professor of geography, and Joseph Hodge, a professor of history, recently received a $135,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand their unique, multidiscip...
Three Geography Graduate Students Awarded NASA Grants - 30 September 2008
In the last two years, three graduate students from the Geography Department at WVU have been awared West Virginia Space Grant Consortium Grants from NASA....