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The University of Alabama
Department of Geography
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Geography is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Earth system science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Earth system science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environment and society | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Environment and society | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geographic information science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Environment and natural resources | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environment and natural resources | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geographic information science |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 0 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| 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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
28
Applied
15
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
36
Total Graduate Students
19%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38.89% |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 5.56% |
| Unknown | 2.78% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
15
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 1
Male (14)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Earth system science; geographic information science; environment and natural resources; environment and society |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 229,136 |
Location & Contact
Address
206 Student Services Center
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Contact
Dr. Douglas Sherman
Chair
Email: douglas.j.sherman@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-5047
Fax: 205-348-2278
Chair
Email: douglas.j.sherman@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-5047
Fax: 205-348-2278
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