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B.A. in Geography George Mason University, USA

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$11904 for 12-16 credit hours

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Course summary

The bachelor of arts in geography allows students to combine interest in geography with a variety of other disciplines. The degree consists of two components: (1) a core program of at least 28 semester hours of geography courses from an approved list; and (2) an approved double major, disciplinary minor, interdisciplinary minor, or certificate (or a coherent 18-hour combination of courses approved by an advisor and the department chair).

Program modules

GEOG 102: Physical Geography, GEOG 103: Human Geography, GEOG 300: Quantitative Methods for Geographical Analysis, GEOG 310: Introduction to Digital Cartography, GEOG 415: Seminar in Geography, GEOG 301: Political Geography, GEOG 303: Conservation of Resources and Environment, GEOG 304: Geography of Population, GEOG 315: Geography of the United States, GEOG 316: Geography of Latin America, GEOG 320: Geography of Europe, GEOG 325: Geography of North Africa and the Middle East, GEOG 330: Geography of the Soviet Succession States.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) for course work completed in grades 9 through 12. Level of difficulty of course work selected throughout high school, particularly in the areas of English, mathematics, social studies, laboratory science, and foreign language. A minimum TOEFL score of 88 or higher on the internet-based exam, 230 or higher on the computer-based exam, and 570 or higher on the paper-based exam or a minimum score of 6.5 on IELTS is required. A minimum score of 450 or higher on the SAT I critical reading section or an ACT-English score of 20 or higher is also required.

George Mason University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

George Mason University

Department name

College of Science, Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science

Venue / office name

College of Science, Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science

Address

4400 University Drive MS 6C3
FAIRFAX
Virginia
22030

Venue description

The Department of Geography at George Mason University has been offering courses since 1984 and continues to provide an excellent opportunity for students to advance their geographic skills in cartography and visualization, remote sensing, and geographic information systems - all highly sought career applications, especially in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.

Telephone number

+1 703 993 1210

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University offers five on-campus housing areas accommodating almost 5000 residents in a variety of traditional, suite and apartment style living environments. Presidents Park houses over 1100 first-year students in 12 residence halls. All rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers and closets. Carpets and window treatments are provided. Each floor community is composed of about 28-40 residents, who reside in double, triple, or quad rooms and shared common bathrooms. Presidents Park is a non-smoking and alcohol free housing area. The DUCC Housing Area provides two types of living options with traditional-style housing in University Commons and suite-sytle housing in Dominion and Commonwealth Halls. The TAP Housing Area provides two types of apartment-style living options to over 600 upperclass residents in Townhouses and Student Apartments. There are 34 two-bedroom townhouses, each accommodating four residents. The townhouses include a living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, two full bathrooms, small patio/porch, washer and dryer, and full furnishings. This complex houses upperclass residents, and is the campus housing area most like an independent living situation. The YRC Housing Area provides apartment-style living to upperclass students in Liberty Square and Potomac Heights. Chesapeake is the newest residential neighborhood which opened in phases from August 2007 through May 2008. It consists of a variety of unit types and accommodates 1032 students in five residential buildings, each with an elevator. As a predominantly sophomore area, the units consist of mainly single and double bedrooms with shared bathrooms (generally 4 students per bathroom). Group living areas and study lounges are located throughout the buildings.

Distance from international airport

23.6 Km from Washington Dulles International Airport

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