Graduate Programs
From changing climates and extreme weather events to eroding coastlines, food and water shortages, international conflict, and refugee crises, today's most pressing challenges demand careful study and informed solutions. Understanding how these issues have developed, why they matter socially, politically and environmentally, and how they affect people and places is at the core of geographical research. A graduate degree in geography from the University of South Carolina will prepare you to contribute meaningful solutions to these challenges.
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M.A. in Geography
Work closely with faculty while conducting research on human-geographical processes and environment-society relationships.
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M.S. in Geography
Gain technical and research experience in physical-environmental geography and geographic information science.
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Ph.D. in Geography
Lead original research and contribute new knowledge to the field. Work with faculty experts while publishing research and building professional experience for academic and non-academic careers.
Study with Experts in Four Research Areas
Learn from faculty who lead research across four major areas of geography. You'll build advanced skills in research methods, research design and geospatial analysis through immersive, in-class instruction and independent research. Our faculty's expertise includes:
- Physical and environmental geography – Study weather and climate, coastal processes and landscape ecology shaping the world around us.
- Human geography – Explore geographical approaches to human migration, humanitarianism, health, energy and geopolitics.
- Environment-society relationships – Investigate how people adapt to climate change and environmental hazards, and how societies develop and manage natural resources.
- GIScience – Develop expertise in geospatial data analysis and visualization to solve complex geographic and environmental problems.
Only Geography Grad Program
Study geography in South Carolina’s only graduate degree program in the field. Build research, fieldwork and GIScience skills with nationally recognized faculty.
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"Coming here, I’ve been surrounded by peers who get excited about the things that I get excited about. That’s been a big catalyst for growth." — Maggie Kemp
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