Ph.D. Program

Program inception: Fall 2007

Required Courses - Credits

GEOG 700 – History and Nature of Geography - 3 credits
GEOG 702 - Professional Development - 3 credits
Choose TWO of the following seminar courses:
700 Level Seminars (physical) - 3 credits
700 Level Seminars (cultural) - 3 credits
700 Level Seminars (human/enviroment interactions) - 3 credits
Methods courses - 6 credits
Electives - 3 credits
GEOG 690 – Colloquium - 2 credits
GEOG 795R – Comprehensive Examination (S/U) - 1 credits
GEOG 799 – Dissertation - 24 credits
Masters degree courses - 24 credits

Total - 72 credits

All other requirements are specified in the Graduate School section of the University Catalog.

 

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How to Apply

The deadline for applications is February 1, 2013 for Fall 2013 semester

Materials to be submitted to the Graduate School:

  1. Completed graduate admission application form (with fees) – this must be submitted electronically.
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  2. Official copy of GRE scores
  3. Official college transcripts (a Master's degree in Geography or a related discipline is required)

 

Materials to be submitted directly to Department Graduate Program Director:

  1. One to two page statement of purpose and goals
  2. Three sealed recommendation letters

 

Dr. Jill Heaton

Graduate Program Director
Department of Geography / 0154
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada 89557-0154
Phone: (775) 784-8056
Email: jheaton@unr.edu