Geography (Thesis): Development Studies (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Geography; Thesis — Development Studies is a research-based program of 45 credits. The program focuses on international development issues in geography. The thesis must be on a topic that relates to both development studies and geography, approved by the overseeing coordinating committee.
Thesis Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 698 | Thesis Proposal. | 6 |
Thesis Proposal. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Preparation and evaluation of thesis proposal. | ||
| GEOG 699 | Thesis Research. | 24 |
Thesis Research. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research under the supervision of a research director. | ||
Required Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 631 | Methods of Geographical Research. | 3 |
Methods of Geographical Research. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General research seminar in human and physical geography. | ||
| INTD 657 | Development Studies Seminar. | 3 |
Development Studies Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Special topics in international development studies. | ||
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits of courses at the 500 level or higher related to geography and international development studies to be chosen in consultation with an adviser. GEOG 696 Thesis Preparation. can count among these complementary credits for students with an appropriate background.