Overview

Geography is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The program can be completed through a mix of traditional daytime courses and evening courses. Online courses are available during the summer.

Key Facts

The program can be completed through a mix of traditional daytime courses and evening courses. Online courses are available during the summer. The study of geography:

Brings together the natural and social sciences
Utilizes geospatial technologies to understand Earth’s processes and examine relationships between people and the environment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students in the graduate program are required to maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Should a student earn a grade of C or below in any graduate level course, he or she will be placed on academic probation.
Any student earning two grades of C or below in the program will be dropped from the geography graduate program, regardless of GPA. To facilitate the process of student advising and guidance, all applicants must submit a one-page written statement of their graduate education and study plan along with their graduate admissions forms.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Non-Thesis Option: 36

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Edwardsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Graduate School application and $40 fee
Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Three letters of recommendation
Academic History Information
Statement of purpose
Accelerated Combined Degrees: Current SIUE undergraduate students may apply for the accelerated option to earn graduate-level credit for courses taken their senior year.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8984 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8984 USD / year

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In-State

8984 USD / year

≈ 8984 USD / year

Living costs

Edwardsville

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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