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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*M.A.
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*M.A. or M.Sc.
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*M.Sc.
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**Encouraged to complete in 2 years (5-year maximum)
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**Minimum of 12 credit units of graduate coursework, attendance of a graduate seminar, fulfillment of a residency requirement of 1 year, submission and defense of a thesis based on original research
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**For more information, click [https://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/graduates/pdf/GEOGmastersFactsheet.pdf here]
 
*Ph.D.
 
*Ph.D.
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**Encouraged to complete in 3 years (6-year maximum)
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**Minimum of 6 credit units of graduate coursework, attendance of a graduate seminar, fulfillment of a residency requirement of 2 years, completion of a comprehensive
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exam, and submission and defense of a thesis based on original research
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**May also be required to write a qualifying exam -- may be waived if the committee feels that the student’s background warrants it
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**For more information, click [https://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/graduates/pdf/GEOGdoctorateFactsheet.pdf here].
 
*Research Areas
 
*Research Areas
 
**Environmental Studies, Policy, Management, and Assessment
 
**Environmental Studies, Policy, Management, and Assessment
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General===
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===General====
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* Masters and PhD program with specialization in one of three: physical, human, technical and planning.
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*Applicants recommended to contact faculty that are doing research in an area that interests them before beginning a formal application
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*12 credit units of graduate coursework with thesis = approximately 2 years.
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**For more information, click [https://grad.usask.ca/programs/geography.php#Researchsupervisors here].
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*Click [http://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/graduate/pdf/GEOGmastersFactsheet.pdf here] for fact sheet.
 
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*Get the forms at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/forms.php#prosp
 
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For more information, see [http://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/graduate/ here] and [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/grad_programs/programs/GEOG.php here]
 
  
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
===Academic Requirements===
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*B.A. or B.Sc. in Geography from an acceptable university.
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*MSc
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*GPA of 70% over the last two years of undergraduate study.
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**Degree: Equivalent of a University of Saskatchewan 4-year BA or BSc degree
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**GPA: average of at least 70% over the last 2 years of undergraduate program
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*PhD
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**Degree: M.A. or M.Sc. degree in Geography or a cognate subject
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**GPA: average of at least 70% over the last 2 years of graduate program
  
 
===Supporting Documents===
 
===Supporting Documents===
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*Application form
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*Online application (Graduate (B) Fall term start - September)
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*Official university transcripts from all institutions
 
 
*Three confidential letters of recommendation
 
*Three confidential letters of recommendation
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*TOEFL or IELTS or GRE Score
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**2 of your referees must be persons under whom you've studied
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*required for international students
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**1 referee may be either a person whom you have worked professionally under, or under whom you've studied
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*Statement of Research Interests
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*Transcripts (Preliminary Statement of Marks)
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*$75 Application fee
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**unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended (including grading key/legend)
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For checklist, see [http://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/graduate/pdf/checklistgraduateapplications.pdf here]
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*Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
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*Application fee of $90
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*Statement of research interests
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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February 15th for September entry.
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*Application deadline for September entry: February 15th
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For more information, see [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/grad_programs/programs/GEOG.php here]
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**Applications submitted after may still be approved, however, opportunities for funding will be fewer
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*Students who apply by December 2nd will have the greatest opportunity for scholarships
  
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Funding==
 
==Funding==
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*MSc
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**USask Graduate Scholarships, Department of Geography and Planning Scholarships with Service, or Graduate Teaching Fellowships are granted annually
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***The present value of these awards is ~$15,500/year
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***To be eligible for scholarship funding, students must obtain at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study
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**The College of Graduate Studies and Research offers a Dean’s Scholarship ($18,000)
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***Must have a minimum 85% average in each of the last 2 years of study
 +
**Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships & awards
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*PhD
 +
**USask Graduate Scholarships, Department of Geography and Planning Scholarships with Service, or Graduate Teaching Fellowships are granted annually
 +
***The present value of these awards is ~$18,500/ year
 +
**The College of Graduate Studies and Research offers a Dean’s Scholarship ($20,000) ***Must have a minimum 85% average in each of the last 2 years of study
 +
**Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships & awards
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[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Geography]]
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Geography]]
 
[[Category:Geography|Saskatchewan]]
 
[[Category:Geography|Saskatchewan]]

Revision as of 19:03, 27 December 2018

Location

Department of Geography and Planning
Kirk Hall Building
117 Science Place
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C8
Canada

Contact

Website: http://artsandscience.usask.ca/geography/
Tel: (306) 966-5654
Graduate Chair e-mail: cherie.westbrook@usask.ca
Department Acting Head e-mail: b.noble@usask.ca

Program Information

  • M.A. or M.Sc.
    • Encouraged to complete in 2 years (5-year maximum)
    • Minimum of 12 credit units of graduate coursework, attendance of a graduate seminar, fulfillment of a residency requirement of 1 year, submission and defense of a thesis based on original research
    • For more information, click here
  • Ph.D.
    • Encouraged to complete in 3 years (6-year maximum)
    • Minimum of 6 credit units of graduate coursework, attendance of a graduate seminar, fulfillment of a residency requirement of 2 years, completion of a comprehensive

exam, and submission and defense of a thesis based on original research

    • May also be required to write a qualifying exam -- may be waived if the committee feels that the student’s background warrants it
    • For more information, click here.
  • Research Areas
    • Environmental Studies, Policy, Management, and Assessment
    • Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
    • Hydrological and Ecohydrological Processes and Modeling
    • Landscape Analysis and Environmental Change
    • Regional, Urban and Watershed Planning
    • Aboriginal and Health Studies

For more information, click here.

Admission Requirements

General=

  • Applicants recommended to contact faculty that are doing research in an area that interests them before beginning a formal application
    • For more information, click here.

Academic Requirements

  • MSc
    • Degree: Equivalent of a University of Saskatchewan 4-year BA or BSc degree
    • GPA: average of at least 70% over the last 2 years of undergraduate program
  • PhD
    • Degree: M.A. or M.Sc. degree in Geography or a cognate subject
    • GPA: average of at least 70% over the last 2 years of graduate program

Supporting Documents

  • Online application (Graduate (B) Fall term start - September)
  • Three confidential letters of recommendation
    • 2 of your referees must be persons under whom you've studied
    • 1 referee may be either a person whom you have worked professionally under, or under whom you've studied
  • Transcripts (Preliminary Statement of Marks)
    • unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended (including grading key/legend)
  • Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English
  • Application fee of $90
  • Statement of research interests

Timeline

  • Application deadline for September entry: February 15th
    • Applications submitted after may still be approved, however, opportunities for funding will be fewer
  • Students who apply by December 2nd will have the greatest opportunity for scholarships

Tuition 2012-2013

  • Canadian full time student: $3,447.00/year

For more information, see http://students.usask.ca/current/paying/tuition.php?t=Graduate here]

Funding

  • MSc
    • USask Graduate Scholarships, Department of Geography and Planning Scholarships with Service, or Graduate Teaching Fellowships are granted annually
      • The present value of these awards is ~$15,500/year
      • To be eligible for scholarship funding, students must obtain at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study
    • The College of Graduate Studies and Research offers a Dean’s Scholarship ($18,000)
      • Must have a minimum 85% average in each of the last 2 years of study
    • Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships & awards
  • PhD
    • USask Graduate Scholarships, Department of Geography and Planning Scholarships with Service, or Graduate Teaching Fellowships are granted annually
      • The present value of these awards is ~$18,500/ year
    • The College of Graduate Studies and Research offers a Dean’s Scholarship ($20,000) ***Must have a minimum 85% average in each of the last 2 years of study
    • Graduate students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships & awards
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