Admission and Conditional Classification
Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master's degree program. Please consult Graduate Admissions in the catalog for complete information. In addition, the department requires:
- a grade-point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted and a 3.0 grade-point average in all geography courses;
- a statement of purpose (minimum 600 words) showcasing possible research interests and abilities; and
- two letters of reference.
Students who have no, or a limited, background in geography will be expected to make up the deficit by taking appropriate coursework in consultation with the departmental graduate adviser.