Geography MA

General or with concentration

  •  The program typically requires one to two years of full-time study, although students can pursue the degree on a part-time basis. The department highly encourages students to consider internships to expand their learning experience.
  • Throughout their studies, students work closely with two faculty members who provide guidance and supervision. Students may either choose a concentration or in consultation with his/her adviser, design a program of study that corresponds with the student’s interests and satisfies the general requirements of the M.A. program. Students can pick one of the following concentrations or pursue a general M.A. degree (30 credits) as long as the required courses are taken: GEO 500, GEO 501, and GEO 505 OR GEO 504, a GEO methods course (TBD), and GEO 505.
  • The M.A. program requires 30 credit hours and completion of either a research project or competency portfolio. Students will select their option in consultation with their advisor.
  • High value benefits: regular meetings with faculty advisor as needed, affordable tuition, strong graduate students.

Curriculum requirements for M.A. in General Geography

Curriculum requirements for M.A. with concentrations


For more information on this graduate program, please send an email with your request to geog@buffalo.edu