Master of Science in Geography

The University of Montana Department of Geography is a unique program situated in a spectacular setting. Capitalizing on the distinctive flavor of the Rocky Mountain West and its position as a gem in the Crown of the Continent, UM Geography offers students a matchless opportunity for studies in mountain landscapes, community and environmental planning, and spatial technologies. The diverse curriculum seamlessly blends education in the unique challenges of mountain environments, the organizing principles of sustainable development, and the powerful analytic capabilities of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), while preparing graduates for meaningful careers both domestically and abroad. Come learn in our backyard, while we prepare you for the world.The M.S. degree in General Geography is most appropriate for those whose work is focused in physical geography, community and environmental planning, andor cartography and GIS.

The W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds who seek an intellectually challenging education. All students must be familiar with the requirements and procedures established by the Graduate School for their particular graduate degree. These requirements are available at the UM Graduate School.Preliminary decisions regarding acceptance will be made by the FCFC Graduate Committee using the following minimum criteria:Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate work for M.S. programs and 3.5 in graduate work for PhD programs