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Kent State University
Overview
Kent State University / Department of Geography is located in Kent, OH, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geography | |
| Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) | Geographic information science | Cyber geographic information science |
| Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) | Geographic information science | Geographic information science and health |
| Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) | Geographic information science | Environmental geographic information science |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Geography |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Practicum (MGIS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47
Applied
36
Accepted
26
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, undergraduate degree in geography or a related field, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, goal statement | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Transcripts, three letters of recommendation, goal statement, resume |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
80
Total Graduate Students
48%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
51%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.75% |
| White or Caucasian | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (67%)
Female (32%)
Faculty
16
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 3
Male (10)
Female (6)
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
United States
Kent, OH 44242-0001
United States
Contact
Dr. Scott Sheridan
Professor and Chair
Email: ssherid1@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-3224
Fax: 330-672-4304
Professor and Chair
Email: ssherid1@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-3224
Fax: 330-672-4304
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