The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems  is committed to interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration and is positioned at the interface between natural science, social science, public policy, engineering and information technology, with faculty who have background and collaborative relationships in both research and teaching related to all of these areas. The Department offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree. Both non-thesis and thesis M.S. options are available.

Locations

Main Campus (Catonsville)

Programs Offered

Master of Science (M.S.): Geography & Environmental Systems

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Geography & Environmental Systems

Average Completion Time

2 years (Master’s)

4-5 years (Ph.D.)

Credit Hours

30 credits (Master’s)

44 credits (Ph.D.)

Tuition

US$1,309 per credit.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Please note that the actual costs for individual students may vary based on the student’s course load, housing, and meal plan.

Admissions Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.3 for the major.

• Foreign students must also pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 213 (computer based) or 80 (iBT-Internet based), or minimum of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 53 is required on the PTE Academic test.

• Visit our Geography and Environmental Systems page for the most up-to-date information.

Application Deadlines

Fall: January 1